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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2630 v3 2.4GHz 48GB 3x 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-G04X-25DGN

1U rack server with a 2.4GHz Xeon E5-2630 v3, 48GB DDR4, three 1.2TB SAS drives and a PERC H730 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 48GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 1.2TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core 2.4GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 48GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation density
  • Three 1.2TB SAS drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550W power supply maintains uptime

1U rack server for dense compute

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core processor at 2.4 GHz with 48 GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. It targets teams that need a compact rack-mount platform for virtualisation, database or web-tier workloads where space and power are constrained. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller.

Upgrade path from older 2U or tower boxes

Replacing a larger legacy server with this 1U unit frees rack space and cuts power draw while keeping SAS storage flexibility. The jump makes sense when you can consolidate onto the installed three 1.2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives and the H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache, and when your workload fits within the single-socket configuration. Buyers who need a second processor or more than 48 GB of memory should look elsewhere.

Storage headroom with eight 2.5-inch bays

The chassis accepts up to eight hot-plug 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, so the current three-drive RAID set can grow to 16 TB total raw capacity. The H730 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, giving redundancy options as the array expands. Two PCIe 3.0 slots are available for additional controllers or networking, but the 550 W redundant supply limits how many high-power add-in cards can be sustained.

Highlights

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core 2.4GHz handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 48GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation density
  • Three 1.2TB SAS drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550W power supply maintains uptime

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size48GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity48GB
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

What rack depth and height does the PowerEdge R430 1U server require?

The chassis measures 26.7 inches deep, 18.99 inches wide and 1.68 inches high, so it fits a standard 1U rack space with at least 26.7 inches of usable depth.

How are the 2.5-inch SAS drives installed in the eight hot-plug bays, and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into its supplied tray until the carrier clicks, then insert the tray into a bay until the latch locks; the common miss is leaving the latch unlatched, which breaks the SAS connection.

When will the 550-watt redundant power supply need replacement?

Replace the unit when the iDRAC8 health log reports a power-supply fault or the front-panel amber LED stays lit, indicating one module has failed and redundancy is lost.

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