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Black 1U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 24GB DDR4 8x300GB SAS H330

SKU CH-8JRX-1QH0M

1U rack server with Xeon E5-2630v3, 24GB DDR4, eight 300GB 15K SAS drives and H330 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 24GB

HDD 8 x 300GB

  • Eight-core Xeon at 2.4 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • Eight 300 GB 15 K SAS drives deliver fast storage
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller manages RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the server running

Compact 1U rack server for virtualised workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core processor running at 2.4 GHz with 24 GB of DDR4 memory across twelve DIMM slots. Redundant hot-swap 550 W power supplies and four 1 GbE ports come standard in a 1U chassis, making it a practical choice for small-to-mid-sized virtualisation hosts or database nodes that value density and serviceability. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller.

H330 RAID controller and eight 300 GB 15 K SAS

The integrated Perc H330 12 Gbps controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60, letting the eight factory-installed 2.5-inch 300 GB 15 K SAS drives be arranged for either capacity or redundancy. A DVD-ROM drive is included, and the front bays accept additional 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives with trays supplied. Two PCIe 3.0 slots remain available for extra networking or storage adapters.

24 GB memory ceiling and 16 TB raw storage headroom

The board is populated to its listed maximum of 24 GB, so any memory expansion requires replacing the installed modules rather than adding to them. Total raw drive capacity can reach 16 TB when larger drives are fitted, but the current 300 GB spindles limit usable space to 2.4 TB before RAID overhead. Buyers who need more memory headroom or all-flash performance will need a different platform.

Highlights

  • Eight-core Xeon at 2.4 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • Eight 300 GB 15 K SAS drives deliver fast storage
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller manages RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the server running

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size24GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity24GB
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
HDD InterfaceSAS
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

What memory upgrades will the R430 need later?

The system has 12 DIMM slots and currently holds 24GB of DDR4; it accepts 4GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32GB modules up to 2400MT/s, with a maximum of 384GB total.

Which limit appears first during sustained load on the R430?

The single E5-2630v3 processor and the 24GB of installed DDR4 are the primary constraints before the 8-bay SAS array or the H330 controller reach their limits.

How much heat and noise does the R430 produce running all day?

A 550W redundant power supply feeds the 1U chassis with eight 15K SAS drives and dual PCIe 3.0 slots, so continuous operation generates significant heat and fan noise typical of dense rack servers.

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