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Silver 2U rack server with eight front drive bays and dual redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R530 2U rack server 2x E5-2603 v3 1.6GHz 16GB 3x 4TB SAS H330

SKU CH-B9E1-4YFXN MPN E5-2603

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 1.6GHz CPUs, 16GB DDR4, three 4TB SAS drives and H330 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 16GB

HDD 3 x 4TB SAS

CPU Model E5-2603 V3

  • Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs deliver 12 total cores for multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB capacity
  • Three 4 TB SAS drives provide 12 TB raw storage in hot-plug bays
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 data protection
  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies maintain uptime during a module failure

Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack server built for data-centre workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processors running at 1.6 GHz. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 memory across twelve DIMM slots. Three 4 TB SAS drives and a PERC H330 RAID controller provide internal storage.

Suited for cold-storage archives and backup targets

This configuration fits budgets that prioritise raw capacity over compute density. The 7.2K SAS drives deliver 12 TB of sequential throughput for write-once archives. Buyers who need faster random I/O for databases or virtualisation should look at SSD-based platforms. The locked 16 GB memory ceiling also rules out memory-heavy applications.

Memory locked at 16 GB maximum

The specification lists a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB despite twelve physical DIMM slots. This hard limit prevents any future RAM upgrades. Verify that your workload fits inside this ceiling before purchase.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs deliver 12 total cores for multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB capacity
  • Three 4 TB SAS drives provide 12 TB raw storage in hot-plug bays
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 data protection
  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies maintain uptime during a module failure

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R530
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeDual Intel 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 H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity80TB
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 SlotsSupport for up to 5 x PCIe: 3 x PCIe 3.0 and 2 x PCIe 2.0.
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
Weight60.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

Do I need to supply my own operating system for the PowerEdge R530?

Yes, the server ships without an OS so you must provide and install one yourself.

Can I keep using my existing 3.5-inch SATA drives in the eight hot-plug bays?

The bays accept both SAS and SATA drives, so your current 3.5-inch SATA drives will work alongside the installed SAS drives.

How can I verify the H330 controller is healthy after setup?

Check the controller status in the iDRAC8 interface or during POST; a healthy state shows all three 4TB drives online and the chosen RAID level active.

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