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1U rack server, matte black front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays, DVD slot, bezel off

DELL

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

SKU CH-7DYQ-4AXB3

A 1U rack server with a six-core Xeon E5-2603v3 at 1.6GHz, 24GB DDR4, three 1TB SATA drives and a PERC 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 1TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • Three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550 W hot-swap power supply maintains uptime

Compact rack server for entry workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a 1U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core processor running at 1.6GHz with 24GB of DDR4 memory installed across 12 DIMM slots. It ships with three 1TB 7.2K SATA drives and a Perc H730 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This configuration suits small businesses or remote offices needing a dense, redundant platform for file, print or light virtualisation tasks.

Straightforward installation with drive-bay limits

The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays, so the three included drives occupy only a fraction of the available slots and additional SAS or SATA drives can be added without tools. The H730 controller arrives pre-configured, but RAID arrays must be initialised through the BIOS utility or iDRAC8 before the operating system install begins. Builders should verify that any extra drives are 2.5-inch form factor, as 3.5-inch units will not fit the backplane.

PCIe 3.0 and 1GbE set expansion boundaries

Two PCIe 3.0 slots and four onboard 1GbE ports define the I/O ceiling; higher-speed networking or additional storage controllers require one of those slots. The single 550W redundant power supply delivers enough headroom for the current CPU and drive count, yet a second processor or a full complement of eight drives would increase the load. Maximum supported memory is 384GB, although the installed CPU limits actual DIMM speed to 2400MT/s.

Highlights

  • 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • Three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550 W hot-swap 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 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 InterfaceSATA
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 can I confirm the E5-2603v3 1.6GHz CPU and 24GB DDR4 memory are detected after powering on the R430?

Open the iDRAC8 web interface or watch the POST screen; both will list the single six-core Xeon at 1.6GHz and show 24GB across the 12 DIMM slots.

Which components ship with the server and what must I source separately?

The box contains the 1U chassis, one 550W redundant power supply, one E5-2603v3 processor, 24GB DDR4, three 1TB 7.2K 2.5" SATA drives in trays, H730 1GB RAID controller, DVD-ROM, power cable and rails. An operating system, second CPU, extra memory, additional drives, keyboard, mouse, monitor and bezel are not included.

Should I choose the current single-CPU 24GB configuration or plan for a second processor and more memory?

The board supports two Xeons and up to 384GB DDR4 across 12 slots. If your workloads need more than six cores or more than 24GB RAM, order the second CPU and matching DIMMs now; otherwise the shipped single-processor 24GB setup is ready to run.

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