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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 96GB DDR4 H730

SKU CH-8MV2-7HAD6

1U rack server with single Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz CPU, 96GB DDR4, H730 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

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 96GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualization density
  • PERC H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 550W redundant hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime

Ready-to-deploy 1U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a 1U rackmount server system built for data-centre racks. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core processor running at 1.6GHz and 96GB of DDR4 memory installed across 12 DIMM slots. Dual 550W hot-swap power supplies provide redundancy, and the integrated PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across eight 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller.

Suited for memory-bound workloads, not dense compute

This configuration suits buyers who need a compact server with a large memory footprint for virtualisation hosts, in-memory databases or application caching. The single six-core CPU limits raw compute throughput, so buyers who need more cores per rack unit or higher single-thread performance should look at dual-processor configurations or newer processor generations. The eight-bay chassis also caps local storage at 16TB, so workloads demanding larger direct-attached capacity will require external arrays.

Memory ceiling fixed at 96GB with this CPU

The installed Xeon E5-2603v3 restricts the system to a maximum of 96GB of DDR4 across the 12 slots, matching the 96GB already populated. Any future memory expansion would require a processor upgrade to reach the platform’s 384GB architectural limit. Buyers planning to grow memory in place must factor in a CPU change, while those satisfied with 96GB can deploy immediately.

Highlights

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 96GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualization density
  • PERC H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 550W redundant hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime

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 H730 Controller
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

How do I install the E5-2603v3 CPU and what step is often missed?

Seat the single E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor into socket one on the Intel C610 chipset board, then apply the heatsink retention clips evenly; the step often missed is torquing the captive screws in a diagonal pattern so the die makes full contact.

What maintenance or replacement will the H730 RAID controller need later?

The H730 1GB 12Gbps controller uses a lithium backup battery for cache protection; plan to replace that battery module every three to five years or when iDRAC8 reports a degraded state.

Which limit appears first when the 96GB DDR4 runs sustained workloads?

Memory capacity is the first ceiling — all 12 DIMM slots are filled to reach 96GB, matching the single-processor maximum, so any growth requires adding the second Xeon and populating its six slots.

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