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Silver 1U rack server with eight front 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 16GB DDR4 8x 300GB SAS H330

SKU CH-A652-BQSDH

1U rack server with a six-core Xeon E5-2603v3 at 1.6 GHz, 16 GB DDR4, eight 300 GB 15 K SAS drives and a PERC H330 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 16GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 8 x 300GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Six-core Xeon processor handles multi-threaded workloads at 1.6 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualization and database tasks
  • Eight 300 GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast storage throughput
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 protection
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the 1U server running during a module failure

1U rack server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor and 16GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. Eight hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays are populated with 300GB 15K SAS drives on a PERC H330 controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60. A redundant 550W power supply and iDRAC8 remote management are included.

Upgrade from older 1U or tower servers

The jump makes sense when you need SAS throughput and hardware RAID in a single rack unit without moving to a dual-socket configuration. The H330 controller adds 12Gbps SAS connectivity and the six-core Xeon handles threaded workloads that dual-core or four-core predecessors could not. Memory can scale to 384GB across 12 DIMM slots when a second processor is added.

Build around two PCIe 3.0 slots and four 1GbE ports

The chassis provides two PCIe 3.0 expansion slots for additional networking or storage controllers. Four onboard 1GbE ports handle baseline connectivity while iDRAC8 gives out-of-band access. The DVD drive and Matrox G200 video occupy minimal space, leaving the front bays free for the eight SAS drives already installed. Rail kit and bezel are not included.

Highlights

  • Six-core Xeon processor handles multi-threaded workloads at 1.6 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualization and database tasks
  • Eight 300 GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast storage throughput
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 protection
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the 1U server running during a module failure

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size16GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity16GB
Memory Features12 DIMM slots, 6 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability).
Number of Memory Slots12
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity16TB
Media DrivesDVD ROM
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Remote ManagementiDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade) 8GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade)
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion Slots2 PCIe 3.0
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris
Weight40.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

What rack depth and height does the 1U R430 need?

The server measures 26.7 inches deep, 18.99 inches wide and 1.68 inches high, fitting a standard 1U rack slot with room behind for cable management.

How do I install the drives and which step is often missed?

Slide each 2.5-inch SAS drive into its hot-plug bay until the latch clicks; the step people skip is creating the virtual disk in the H330 RAID BIOS before installing an operating system.

Which parts will need replacement first in a 24/7 deployment?

The 15K SAS drives and the single 550W redundant power supply are the components most likely to require replacement after extended continuous operation.

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