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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 E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 16GB DDR4 3×600GB SAS H730

SKU CH-6BFG-616G2

1U rack server with a 2.4GHz Xeon E5-2630v3, 16GB DDR4, three 600GB 15K 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 16GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 600GB 15K

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 8-core Xeon E5-2630v3 at 2.4GHz for multi-threaded workloads
  • 16GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots for expandable capacity
  • Three 600GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast sequential throughput
  • H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550W hot-swap power supply maintains uptime during failure

Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack server

This 1U rack server ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core processor at 2.4 GHz, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and three 600 GB 15 K SAS drives on a PERC H730 RAID controller. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across up to eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays and includes a redundant 550 W power supply and four 1 GbE network ports. The system is sold without an operating system.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

IT teams needing a compact, rack-optimised platform for virtualised workloads, databases or file services that fit within a single CPU and 16 GB of memory will find the configuration ready to deploy. Buyers who require a second processor, more than 16 GB of installed RAM, or additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots should consider a larger chassis. The two PCIe 3.0 slots limit expansion card density for specialised accelerators or extra network adapters.

Specification that decides fit

The installed memory is capped at 16 GB across twelve DDR4 DIMM slots, and the single-socket configuration cannot be upgraded to dual-processor operation without a second CPU kit. This hard limit determines whether the server can handle the intended virtual-machine count or database working set.

Highlights

  • 8-core Xeon E5-2630v3 at 2.4GHz for multi-threaded workloads
  • 16GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots for expandable capacity
  • Three 600GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast sequential throughput
  • H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550W hot-swap power supply maintains uptime during failure

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size16GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity16GB
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

How do I install a second CPU in the PowerEdge R430 and which step is often missed?

Fit the second Xeon into the empty socket, then populate its six DIMM slots with matched DDR4 modules; the step often missed is adding the second processor heatsink and power cable before closing the chassis.

Which components will need replacement first in the R430 under normal operation?

The three 600 GB 15K SAS drives and the single 550 W power supply are the primary wear items; fans and the iDRAC8 battery follow on a longer cycle.

What limit appears first when the R430 runs sustained heavy workloads?

The 16 GB installed DDR4 ceiling is reached before CPU or storage bottlenecks, because the single E5-2630 v3 only supports 16 GB maximum with the current DIMM population.

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