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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U Rack Server E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 96GB DDR4 H330

SKU CH-Q8BC-8966F

1U rack server with a six-core Xeon at 1.6 GHz, 96 GB DDR4, H330 RAID controller and eight 2.5" hot-plug bays

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

Installed Memory Size 96GB

HDD None

  • Six-core Xeon E5-2603v3 at 1.6 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 96 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports large datasets
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Dual 550 W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime
  • 1U rack design fits 8 x 2.5" hot-plug drive bays

1U rack server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor and 96 GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. It targets buyers who need a compact rack-mounted system for virtualization hosts, light database workloads or edge compute nodes. The H330 12 Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 across up to eight 2.5" hot-plug SAS or SATA drives. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller.

Sustained load behaviour

Dual 550 W redundant hot-swap power supplies keep the server running if one unit fails, which is critical during continuous operation. The chipset and memory subsystem are rated for DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, though actual speed depends on the installed processor. With only one CPU populated, six of the twelve DIMM slots remain unused, limiting memory bandwidth compared with a dual-socket configuration. Four 1 GbE ports provide baseline network throughput for steady-state traffic.

Installation notes and common gaps

The unit weighs 43 lbs and measures 26.7" deep, so rack rails rated for that depth are required; rails, bezel and drive trays are not included. No operating system ships with the server, so an OS must be provisioned separately. The Matrox G200eR2 video adapter with 8 MB cache is intended for console access only, not graphical workloads. Two PCIe 3.0 slots are available for expansion cards such as additional NICs or HBAs.

Highlights

  • Six-core Xeon E5-2603v3 at 1.6 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 96 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports large datasets
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Dual 550 W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime
  • 1U rack design fits 8 x 2.5" hot-plug drive bays

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
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 loud does the 1U PowerEdge R430 run with both 550W redundant supplies under full load?

The 1U chassis uses high-speed fans to cool the E5-2603v3 and memory within a 1.68-inch height; expect noticeable airflow noise in a quiet room.

Which drive trays and cables must I supply to populate the eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays?

The server ships without trays or cables; you need Dell 2.5-inch hot-plug carriers and matching SAS or SATA data cables for each drive.

Will my existing PCIe 2.0 expansion cards work in the two PCIe 3.0 slots?

Yes, PCIe 3.0 slots are backward compatible, so PCIe 2.0 cards will operate at their native 2.0 speeds in either slot.

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