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1U rack server, matte black front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and DVD slot

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 8GB DDR4 3x 300GB SAS H730

SKU CH-2XEE-FNXDB

1U rack server with Xeon E5-2603v3, 8GB DDR4, three 300GB SAS drives and H730 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 8GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 300GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Six-core Xeon E5-2603v3 at 1.6 GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory supports up to 384 GB across 12 DIMM slots
  • Three 300 GB 15 K SAS drives deliver fast storage in hot-plug bays
  • H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the 1U rack server running

Dell PowerEdge R430 1U server

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a 1U rack server built for organisations that need dense compute in a standard rack. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core processor running at 1.6GHz and 8GB of DDR4 memory. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, simplifying deployment and monitoring in data-centre environments.

Memory headroom and storage capacity

The system supports up to 384GB of total memory across 12 DIMM slots, though the installed 8GB leaves substantial room for expansion. Storage uses a Dell PERC H730 RAID controller with 1GB cache, currently managing three 300GB 15K SAS drives in hot-plug 2.5-inch bays. The chassis accommodates up to eight drives and the controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible redundancy or performance tuning.

Thermals, noise and power draw

A single 550W redundant power supply handles typical loads while providing fail-over protection. The 1U form factor relies on high-speed internal fans to move air across the processor, memory and drive bays, so acoustic output is noticeable in quiet office settings. Power consumption scales with processor utilisation and drive count, remaining within the supply’s rated capacity for the configured hardware.

Highlights

  • Six-core Xeon E5-2603v3 at 1.6 GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 memory supports up to 384 GB across 12 DIMM slots
  • Three 300 GB 15 K SAS drives deliver fast storage in hot-plug bays
  • H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the 1U rack server running

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size8GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity8GB
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 H730 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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

Will my existing DDR4 DIMMs work in this R430 with the E5-2603v3 processor?

The R430 accepts DDR4 modules up to 2400 MT/s, but actual speed depends on the installed E5-2603v3 CPU capability; matching that speed ensures compatibility.

How can I verify the H730 RAID controller sees all three 300 GB SAS drives after installation?

During POST open the H730 configuration utility (Ctrl+R) and confirm each 300 GB 15K SAS drive appears as a physical disk with the correct capacity.

Does the box include the rail kit and power cables for immediate rack mounting?

A power cable is included; the rail kit, bezel, empty drive trays, mouse, keyboard and video cable are listed as peripherals that ship with the unit.

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