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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R530 rack server E5-2603 v3 1.6GHz 96GB DDR4 H330

SKU CH-ECK1-H00MC MPN E5-2603

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays, a single Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor, 96GB DDR4 memory and an H330 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 96GB

HDD None

CPU Model E5-2603 V3

  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies protect uptime
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6 GHz CPU handles core workloads
  • 96 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualization density
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 flexibility
  • 2U rack form factor with 8 hot-plug 3.5" drive bays scales storage

Rack server for general compute

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor running at 1.6GHz with 96GB of DDR4 memory installed across twelve DIMM slots. It includes a PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60, dual 750W redundant hot-swap power supplies and eight 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays for SAS or SATA drives.

Suited for virtualisation and file serving

This configuration fits workloads that need moderate CPU threads, large memory capacity and internal storage redundancy in a compact rack footprint. The Matrox G200 graphics and single processor limit its appeal for GPU-accelerated tasks, heavy parallel computing or applications that demand dual-socket performance from day one.

Memory fixed at 96GB DDR4

The system arrives with 96GB of DDR4 already installed and the installed memory size equals the maximum supported capacity listed for this configuration, so no further RAM upgrades are possible without replacing modules. Buyers who anticipate needing more than 96GB should verify whether a different configuration supports the higher 384GB ceiling mentioned in the broader platform specifications.

Highlights

  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies protect uptime
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6 GHz CPU handles core workloads
  • 96 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualization density
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 flexibility
  • 2U rack form factor with 8 hot-plug 3.5" drive bays scales storage

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R530
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size96GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity96GB
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
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

Does this R530 server include the rail kit needed to mount it in a standard rack?

The rail kit is not included with the server; you will need to source a compatible Dell sliding rail kit separately to secure the 2U chassis in your rack.

Can I keep using my existing 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives with the H330 controller in this R530?

Yes — the H330 12 Gbps RAID controller supports both 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives in the eight hot-plug bays, so your current drives will work without an adapter.

How can I verify the iDRAC8 remote management is functioning after the server powers on?

During POST the iDRAC8 network settings appear on screen; once the IP is configured you can open a browser to that address and log in to the Lifecycle Controller dashboard to confirm remote access.

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