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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 8C 24GB DDR4 3x 300GB SAS H330

SKU CH-7PWW-WBHDD

1U rack server with Intel Xeon E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 8-core CPU, 24GB DDR4, three 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

  • 8GB
  • 24GB
  • 128GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 300GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Intel Xeon E5-2630v3 eight-core 2.4GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 24GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • Three 300GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast sequential I/O
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 protection

1U Rack Server for Density

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2630v3 eight-core processor at 2.4 GHz and 24 GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. Eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays support SAS or SATA drives, while the H330 controller handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60. Two PCIe 3.0 slots and four 1 GbE ports provide expansion and connectivity for virtualisation hosts or database nodes.

Redundant Power and Cooling

A single 550 W redundant hot-swap power supply keeps the system running if one module fails. The 1U form factor relies on high-speed internal fans to move air across the CPU, memory and drive bays; acoustic output is typical for a rack-mount server in a data-centre aisle. Power draw scales with processor load and the number of installed drives, staying within the supply’s rated capacity.

Upgrade Path from Older 1U Platforms

The R430 replaces earlier 1U servers that max out at lower memory capacities or lack 12 Gbps SAS connectivity. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need the 2400 MT/s DDR4 bandwidth, the 15 K 300 GB SAS spindles for low-latency I/O, or the iDRAC8 remote management with lifecycle automation. Buyers who require more than 24 GB of RAM or a second processor should evaluate larger chassis options.

Highlights

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Intel Xeon E5-2630v3 eight-core 2.4GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 24GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • Three 300GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast sequential I/O
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 protection

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

How do I install the single E5-2630v3 processor and 24GB DDR4 into the R430, and what step is often missed?

Seat the processor in socket 1, populate the six DIMM slots for that CPU first, then attach the heatsink; the step often missed is not filling all six channels before adding a second processor.

What maintenance will the three 300GB 15K SAS drives and H330 controller need later?

Monitor SMART data and the controller's patrol-read logs; replace any drive that shows reallocated sectors or consistent latency spikes, and rebuild the RAID 5 array from the hot-spare bay.

What limit appears first when the 550W redundant supply and 1U airflow run sustained loads?

The single 550W power supply and 1U thermal envelope cap continuous CPU turbo; expect throttling once total draw approaches the supply rating.

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