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Black 1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and DVD slot

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 rack server 1U E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 24GB DDR4 3x 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-VZW3-AFDZM

1U rack server with single Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor, 24GB DDR4, three 1.2TB SAS drives and H730 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 24GB

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 fits dense server rooms
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • Three 1.2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the system running during a power-module failure

Compact rack server for small workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor and 24GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. It ships with three 1.2TB 7.2K SAS drives on a PERC H730 RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60. The system includes a DVD-ROM drive and four 1GbE ports for basic connectivity.

Single 550W redundant supply handles thermals

One hot-swap 550W power module delivers redundant power for the configured components. The 1U form factor uses internal airflow to cool the CPU, memory, drives and controller without additional cooling accessories. Acoustic output and power draw remain consistent with a single-processor, three-drive configuration in typical rack environments.

iDRAC8 and rail kit simplify deployment

Integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller provides out-of-band management and firmware updates from a dedicated network port. The included rail kit enables tool-less mounting in standard racks, while the bezel and empty drive trays prepare the remaining five 2.5-inch bays for future expansion. A power cable is supplied; no operating system is included.

Highlights

  • 1U rack form factor fits dense server rooms
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • Three 1.2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the system running during a power-module failure

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 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 the 2.5-inch SAS drives into the 8-bay hot-plug chassis and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the lever locks, then use the PERC H730 controller BIOS or iDRAC8 to create a virtual disk — the RAID initialisation step is the one most people skip.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The 7.2K RPM SAS drives and the single 550W redundant power supply are the mechanical parts most likely to require replacement.

What limit appears first when the server runs sustained workloads?

The 24GB DDR4 memory ceiling is reached before CPU or storage limits, because the installed DIMMs already occupy the maximum capacity supported by the single E5-2603v3 processor.

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