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DELL PowerEdge R530 2U rack server E5-2603 V3 1.6GHz 128GB DDR4 H730 8×3.5" hot-plug

SKU CH-3VAS-Y7TKF

2U rack server with single Xeon E5-2603 V3, 128GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller and eight 3.5" hot-plug bays

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

Installed Memory Size 128GB

  • 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 V3 six-core 1.6GHz processor installed
  • 128GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots ready for virtualisation
  • Dual 750W redundant hot-swap power supplies protect uptime
  • PERC H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60

Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 V3 six-core processor running at 1.6 GHz. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory installed across twelve DIMM slots, reaching the maximum capacity supported by this CPU. The system targets small-to-medium businesses that need reliable on-premise compute for virtualisation, database or file-serving workloads.

Sustained-load behaviour

Dual 750 W redundant hot-swap power supplies keep the server running if one unit fails, while the H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache manages up to eight 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS or SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60. Four onboard 1 GbE ports handle steady network traffic, and the Matrox G200 graphics chip provides basic video output without adding thermal load.

Installation notes

The chassis measures 25.4 by 17.1 by 3.4 inches and weighs 62 lbs, so two people or a lift are recommended for rack mounting. Rail kit, bezel, keyboard, mouse and video cable are not included, so plan to source those separately. Only one processor is fitted; the second socket is empty and requires a matching Xeon and six additional DIMMs to activate the remaining memory channels.

Highlights

  • 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 V3 six-core 1.6GHz processor installed
  • 128GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots ready for virtualisation
  • Dual 750W redundant hot-swap power supplies protect uptime
  • PERC H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R530
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity128GB
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
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

How much power do the dual 750W redundant supplies draw when the server runs continuously?

Each supply is rated at 750W; actual draw depends on workload but the redundant pair ensures continued operation if one unit fails.

Which rails or cables must I already have to install this 2U rack server?

A rail kit, bezel, mouse, keyboard and video cable are not included; only a power cable ships with the unit.

Can I keep my existing 3.5" SAS or SATA drives and use the H730 controller?

Yes — the eight hot-plug bays accept 3.5" SAS or SATA drives and the H730 supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with them.

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