DELL
DELL PowerEdge T430 16SFF Xeon E5-2660v3 192GB DDR4 rack server
16-bay 2.5-inch rack server with one 10-core Xeon at 2.6 GHz and 192 GB DDR4, PERC H730 controller, dual 1100 W supplies and iDRAC8 remote management
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size192GB
- 10-core Xeon E5-2660v3 at 2.6GHz handles heavy workloads
- 192GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- 16 x 2.5-inch drive bays allow flexible storage growth
- PERC H730 SAS controller delivers hardware RAID performance
- iDRAC8 Express enables remote server management
Target workload
The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a rack-mount server built for virtualisation, database and file-serving roles that demand large memory capacity. A single Intel Xeon E5-2660 v3 processor with ten cores at 2.6 GHz and 192 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory supports multi-tenant workloads in small to mid-size businesses. The chassis accommodates up to sixteen 2.5-inch drives for high-density storage.
Build and connectivity
The 16SFF chassis provides sixteen hot-swap bays behind a lockable bezel, simplifying drive replacement without downtime. A Dell PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across SATA drives, while an onboard dual-port 1 GbE 332T adapter handles network traffic. Dual 1100 W power supplies deliver redundancy, and iDRAC8 Express enables remote firmware updates, power cycling and console access over a dedicated management port.
Upgrade path
The system ships with one processor installed and supports a second Xeon E5-2660 v3 to double core count when compute demand grows. Memory can be expanded to 384 GB across the remaining DIMM slots for larger in-memory datasets. Organisations running older PowerEdge generations with limited drive bays or lower memory ceilings gain density and headroom without changing rack footprint.
Highlights
- 10-core Xeon E5-2660v3 at 2.6GHz handles heavy workloads
- 192GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- 16 x 2.5-inch drive bays allow flexible storage growth
- PERC H730 SAS controller delivers hardware RAID performance
- iDRAC8 Express enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 192GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 384GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Express License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
What SAS controller is fitted and how many drives can it handle?
A Dell PERC H730 RAID controller is installed and the chassis provides 16 drive bays for 2.5-inch SATA drives.
What rack depth and rail kit clearance does the 16SFF chassis need?
The unit measures 36 inches deep and 24 inches wide; a compatible rail kit is available on request for standard 19-inch racks.
How is the PERC H730 controller installed and what step is commonly missed?
The controller occupies the dedicated internal slot; the step often missed is connecting the SAS cables from the controller to the backplane before closing the cover.
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