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Silver 1U rack server with front drive bays and Dell badge

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2603 v3 1.6 GHz 48 GB DDR4 H730 8× 2.5" bays

SKU CH-3GQR-MNYSK

1U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs, 48 GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller and eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays

  • ProcessorDual Intel Xeon
  • Installed RAM48 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 48GB

HDD None

  • Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores for multi-threaded workloads
  • 48 GB DDR4 memory across 12 slots supports up to 384 GB capacity
  • PERC H730 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 2.5" hot-plug bays accept SAS or SATA drives up to 16 TB
  • Redundant 550 W power supply plus iDRAC8 remote management ensures uptime

Compact 1U dual-socket server

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a 1U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processors at 1.6 GHz and 48 GB of DDR4 memory across twelve DIMM slots. It targets IT teams that need density for virtualisation, light database work or edge workloads in standard racks. The H730 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Upgrade from single-socket or older 2U units

Moving from a single-socket box or a previous-generation 2U server gains a second CPU and twice the memory channels in half the rack height. The jump is worth it when thread count and memory bandwidth matter more than raw clock speed, and when the 48 GB ceiling meets the working set. The 12 Gbps SAS/SATA backplane also replaces slower 6 Gbps controllers.

Build around eight hot-plug bays

The chassis accepts up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives with hot-plug trays, fed by a single 550 W redundant power supply. Two PCIe 3.0 slots are available for additional NICs or HBAs. iDRAC8 Express provides out-of-band management, while the Matrox G200 handles basic video. Rails, bezel and trays are not included.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $544.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 48 GB
Lower than about 75% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 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 R430
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorDual Intel Xeon
ChipsetIntel C610
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM48 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity48 GB
Memory slot count12
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 Controller
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Maximum storage16 TB
Optical driveDVD ROM
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slots2 PCIe 3.0
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height1U
Product weight40 lb (18.1 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

What rack depth and rail kit do I need for the 26.7 inch long 1U chassis?

The server is 26.7 inches deep and 1.68 inches high; rails and bezel are not included, so order a Dell 1U sliding rail kit that matches your cabinet depth.

How do I install the PERC H730 RAID controller and what step is often missed?

The H730 occupies one of the two PCIe 3.0 slots; the step often missed is connecting the mini-SAS cables from the controller to the 8-bay 2.5 inch backplane before powering on.

Which DDR4 DIMMs can I add later and how many slots remain free?

12 DIMM slots total, 6 per processor, supporting 4, 8, 16 or 32 GB DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s; with 48 GB installed, several slots are free for expansion up to 384 GB.

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