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DELL E5-2603 PowerEdge R530 2U rack server 128GB DDR4 H330

SKU CH-GKA2-8F72T MPN E5-2603

A 2U rack server with 128GB DDR4, single Xeon E5-2603 V3 six-core 1.6GHz CPU, H330 RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

CPU Model E5-2603 V3

  • 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
  • Dual 750W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime during module replacement
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualisation density
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 arrays

Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack-mount server system 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 model's maximum supported capacity. A PERC H330 12 Gbps RAID controller handles up to eight 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS or SATA drives, and dual 750 W redundant power supplies provide resilience for continuous operation.

Suits single-socket workloads

This configuration fits environments that need a single processor and the full 128 GB memory ceiling without adding a second CPU. The twelve DIMM slots are already populated, so further memory expansion requires module replacement rather than simple addition. Buyers who anticipate scaling beyond one processor or who require more than eight 3.5-inch drive bays should consider alternative platforms.

Memory capacity fixed at 128 GB DDR4

The system arrives with the maximum 128 GB of DDR4 memory supported by the single-processor configuration, using all twelve available slots. No additional memory can be added without removing existing modules, making the installed capacity the decisive specification for deployment planning.

How it compares

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Price $942.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model namePowerEdge R530
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
ChipsetIntel C610
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity128 GB
Memory slot count12
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
Maximum storage80 TB
Optical driveDVD ROM
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsSupport for up to 5 x PCIe: 3 x PCIe 3.0 and 2 x PCIe 2.0.
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Product weight60 lb (27.2 kg)
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Management controlleriDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade) 8 GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16 GB vFlash media (upgrade)

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Questions about this item

How do I install the second Xeon processor and which DIMM slots must I populate first?

The second Xeon E5-2603 v3 installs in the second socket; each CPU owns six DDR4 slots, so populate the six slots for the first processor before adding memory for the second.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 750W redundant power supplies and the hot-plug 3.5-inch drive carriers are the field-replaceable parts most likely to require service over time.

What is the maximum memory capacity the installed CPU can address before hitting its limit?

The single E5-2603 v3 supports up to 384GB total across 12 DIMM slots, so the 128GB installed today leaves headroom for additional DDR4 modules.

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