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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 6-core 96GB DDR4 3x 300GB SAS H330

SKU CH-6WT9-DNM2D

1U rack server with a six-core 1.6 GHz Xeon, 96 GB DDR4, three 300 GB 15K SAS drives and a H330 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 96GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 300GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Enterprise density in 1U rack form
  • 96GB DDR4 memory supports heavy workloads
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor
  • Three 300GB 15K SAS drives for fast storage
  • H330 RAID controller with 12Gbps throughput

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server

The DELL PowerEdge R430 is a 1U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core processor running at 1.6GHz. It arrives with 96GB of DDR4 memory installed across 12 DIMM slots and three 300GB 15K SAS drives managed by a PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60. Dual 550W redundant power supplies and four 1GbE ports complete the baseline configuration.

Suits single-socket deployments needing dense

This server fits workloads that run on one processor and rely on 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hot-plug bays, with up to eight drive positions available. It does not suit buyers who require two processors installed, more than 96GB of memory at purchase, solid-state drives included, or an operating system pre-loaded. The single CPU and fixed 96GB memory ceiling limit expansion without hardware changes.

Single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz

The system ships with one E5-2603v3 CPU; a second socket exists but remains empty unless you add another compatible processor. This single-socket starting point determines licensing costs, memory-channel count and the maximum 384GB RAM ceiling reachable only with two CPUs. Verify whether your workload needs the second processor before ordering.

Highlights

  • Enterprise density in 1U rack form
  • 96GB DDR4 memory supports heavy workloads
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor
  • Three 300GB 15K SAS drives for fast storage
  • H330 RAID controller with 12Gbps throughput

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size96GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity96GB
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

How can I verify the server boots and the three 300 GB SAS drives are recognised by the PERC H330 controller?

Power on the unit, enter the iDRAC8 web interface or press Ctrl+R during POST to open the PERC H330 BIOS utility; the virtual disk will show the three 300 GB 15 K drives in a RAID array if configured, and the system event log will report no drive errors.

Which components ship with the R430 and which items such as rail kit, bezel or extra drive trays must be purchased separately?

The server includes the chassis with single E5-2603v3 CPU, 96 GB DDR4 in 12 DIMM slots, three 300 GB SAS drives in trays, H330 RAID controller, two 550 W redundant PSUs, DVD-ROM, Matrox G200eR2 video and one power cable; rail kit, bezel, empty trays, keyboard, mouse and video cable are not included.

Should I choose the single-processor 96 GB configuration or add a second Xeon to reach the 384 GB maximum?

The installed CPU is one E5-2603v3 with six cores at 1.6 GHz and 96 GB DDR4 already populates its six slots; adding a second identical processor unlocks the remaining six slots and raises the memory ceiling to 384 GB for workloads that need more cores or capacity.

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