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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R530 2U rack server E5-2630 V3 2.4GHz 8GB DDR4 2x 600GB SAS H730

SKU CH-51Y2-7ZW69

2U rack server with Xeon E5-2630 V3, 8GB DDR4, two 600GB SAS drives and H730 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 8GB

HDD 2 x 600GB

  • Eight-core Xeon E5-2630 v3 at 2.4 GHz delivers 16 threads for multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 installed across 12 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB total capacity
  • Two 600 GB 15 K SAS drives in hot-plug bays provide fast, reliable storage
  • PERC H730 1 GB 12 Gbps RAID controller handles RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750 W redundant hot-swap power supplies keep the 2U rack server running

Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack server

This Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack server built for workloads that need internal SAS storage and hardware RAID. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2630 V3 eight-core processor at 2.4 GHz, 8 GB of DDR4 memory, and two 600 GB 15 K SAS drives managed by a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache. Dual 750 W redundant power supplies and an iDRAC8 remote-management module are included.

Suited for storage-heavy tasks, not GPU density

The eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 make this chassis a fit for databases, backup targets, or virtualisation hosts that rely on spinning SAS media. The single-socket configuration leaves one CPU socket empty, so buyers who need two processors populated from the factory should evaluate other platforms. GPU-accelerated workloads are also a mismatch because the PCIe mix provides three 3.0 slots and two 2.0 slots without dedicated GPU power.

8 GB DDR4 memory ceiling as shipped

The system arrives with only 8 GB of DDR4 installed across twelve DIMM slots, and the supplier-specification lists a maximum installed capacity of 8 GB for this configuration. Any workload that requires more memory will need additional modules purchased and fitted separately.

Highlights

  • Eight-core Xeon E5-2630 v3 at 2.4 GHz delivers 16 threads for multi-threaded workloads
  • 8 GB DDR4 installed across 12 DIMM slots supports up to 384 GB total capacity
  • Two 600 GB 15 K SAS drives in hot-plug bays provide fast, reliable storage
  • PERC H730 1 GB 12 Gbps RAID controller handles RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750 W redundant hot-swap power supplies keep the 2U rack server running

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R530
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size8GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity8GB
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

What DDR4 memory speed and slot count does the R530 support for adding RAM?

The R530 has 12 DIMM slots and accepts DDR4 up to 2400MT/s; actual speed depends on the installed Xeon processor.

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

Yes, the eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays accept both SAS and SATA drives, so current SATA drives will work alongside the supplied 600GB SAS drives.

How do I verify the H730 RAID controller and iDRAC8 are functioning after installation?

During boot, open the H730 configuration utility (Ctrl+R) to confirm the RAID array status, then access the iDRAC8 web interface via its dedicated network port to check system health and firmware versions.

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