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Silver 2U rack server with eight front drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R530 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2603 v3 1.6GHz 48GB DDR4 2x 2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-23YQ-AF44K

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs, 48GB DDR4, two 2TB SAS drives and H730 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 48GB

HDD 2 x 2TB SAS

  • Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core CPUs deliver multi-threaded performance
  • 48GB DDR4 across 12 DIMM slots supports demanding workloads
  • H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750W redundant hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime
  • Eight 3.5" hot-plug SAS/SATA bays scale to 80TB capacity

Purpose-built 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack server equipped with dual Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processors running at 1.6 GHz and 48 GB of DDR4 memory across twelve DIMM slots. It ships with two 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by a PERC H730 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 750 W redundant hot-swap power supplies and iDRAC8 remote management complete a platform aimed at small-to-midsize virtualization, database or file-serving workloads.

Storage interface and expansion ceiling

Eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays accept SAS or SATA drives, yet the installed H730 controller and backplane limit aggregate throughput to 12 Gbps SAS and 6 Gbps SATA lanes. The specifications list a maximum raw capacity of 80 TB, so configurations beyond that point require external enclosures. Only five PCIe slots — three at 3.0 and two at 2.0 — are available for additional HBAs, NICs or accelerators, capping I/O expansion well below larger 4U chassis.

Build practicality and daily operation

Redundant power supplies and hot-plug drive carriers allow drive or PSU replacement without downtime, while the included rail kit secures the 62 lb chassis in standard racks. The front bezel and DVD-ROM drive occupy minimal depth, leaving the 25.4-inch length compatible with most cabinets. Four onboard 1 GbE ports handle baseline networking; the Matrox G200eR2 video output is limited to basic console access. No operating system is included, so deployment begins with hypervisor or OS installation via iDRAC8 virtual media.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core CPUs deliver multi-threaded performance
  • 48GB DDR4 across 12 DIMM slots supports demanding workloads
  • H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750W redundant hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime
  • Eight 3.5" hot-plug SAS/SATA bays scale to 80TB capacity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R530
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size48GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity48GB
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 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

Should I choose the 2 TB SAS drives or add more bays for capacity?

The server ships with two 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives in an 8-bay 3.5" hot-plug chassis; the H730 controller supports up to 80 TB total, so you can populate the remaining six bays with SAS or SATA drives to reach the capacity you need.

What does the 1.6 GHz Xeon clock speed mean for actual workloads?

Each E5-2603 v3 provides six cores at 1.6 GHz, giving twelve threads total; this suits multi-threaded server tasks such as virtualization, databases or file services where core count matters more than single-thread frequency.

How does the 12 Gbps H730 controller limit drive performance?

The Perc H730 runs at 12 Gbps SAS and supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60; with 7.2K SAS drives the practical throughput is capped by the mechanical disks, while the controller headroom allows faster SSDs or additional spindles later.

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