DELL PowerEdge T430 5U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2690 v4 2.6GHz 14-core 256GB DDR4 H730P

Enterprise 5U server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a 5U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with a 3.5 GHz turbo and 14 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across 8 of 12 slots, leaving room to reach the 384 GB maximum. The PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for the 16-bay 2.5-inch hot-swap chassis. Dual 1 GbE ports and iDRAC 8 Express handle network and remote management.

Verify rack space, drive trays and memory expansion

Confirm your rack can accommodate a 5U unit and that you have enough 2.5-inch drive trays; only four are included for the sixteen available bays. The LGA 2011 sockets are fully populated, so CPU upgrades are not possible without replacing both processors. Memory uses DDR4 ECC RDIMMs; check that any additional modules match the 2400 MT/s speed and registered type. The H730P controller connects via PCIe, so ensure the slot layout suits any other add-in cards you plan to install.

Dual 750 W platinum PSUs manage heat and power

Two hot-swap 750 watt platinum power supplies provide redundancy and efficient conversion under typical enterprise loads. The 5U form factor allows generous airflow across the dual 14-core CPUs and the 256 GB memory population, keeping fan speeds moderate during steady-state virtualization or database workloads. iDRAC 8 Express monitors temperatures and power draw remotely, alerting you before thermal thresholds are reached. Acoustic output remains suitable for a server room environment rather than a quiet office.