DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2630 v3 8C 2.4GHz 8GB DDR4 3x 600GB 15K SAS H730

Compact rack server for virtualisation workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core processor running at 2.4 GHz and 8 GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. It targets organisations that need dense compute for virtual machines or light database tasks without occupying multiple rack units. Buyers who require dual-socket performance or larger memory footprints from the outset should look elsewhere.

Redundant 550 W supply with hot-swap cooling

A single 550 W redundant power supply feeds the system while hot-plug fans maintain airflow across the 2.5-inch drive bays and the Perc H730 RAID controller. The 15 000 rpm SAS drives generate measurable heat under sustained write loads, so the fan curve ramps audibly during heavy I/O. Typical idle draw remains modest for a 1U platform with this drive count.

iDRAC8 remote management and flexible storage

The embedded iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller provides out-of-band hardware monitoring, virtual console and firmware updates without an operating system. The H730 controller adds 1 GB cache and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across up to eight hot-plug bays, while the included DVD-ROM and rail kit simplify initial deployment.