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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and DVD drive

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 16GB DDR4 3×600GB SAS H730

SKU CH-6BFG-616G2

1U rack server with a 2.4GHz Xeon E5-2630v3, 16GB DDR4, three 600GB 15K SAS drives and a PERC H730 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM16 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 16GB

HDD 3 x 600GB 15K

  • 8-core Xeon E5-2630v3 at 2.4GHz for multi-threaded workloads
  • 16GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots for expandable capacity
  • Three 600GB 15K SAS drives deliver fast sequential throughput
  • H730 1GB 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550W hot-swap power supply maintains uptime during failure

Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack server

This 1U rack server ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 eight-core processor at 2.4 GHz, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and three 600 GB 15 K SAS drives on a PERC H730 RAID controller. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across up to eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays and includes a redundant 550 W power supply and four 1 GbE network ports. The system is sold without an operating system.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

IT teams needing a compact, rack-optimised platform for virtualised workloads, databases or file services that fit within a single CPU and 16 GB of memory will find the configuration ready to deploy. Buyers who require a second processor, more than 16 GB of installed RAM, or additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots should consider a larger chassis. The two PCIe 3.0 slots limit expansion card density for specialised accelerators or extra network adapters.

Specification that decides fit

The installed memory is capped at 16 GB across twelve DDR4 DIMM slots, and the single-socket configuration cannot be upgraded to dual-processor operation without a second CPU kit. This hard limit determines whether the server can handle the intended virtual-machine count or database working set.

How it compares

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

Price $545.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 16 GB
Lower than about 90% 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
ProcessorIntel Xeon
ChipsetIntel C610
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM16 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity16 GB
Memory slot count12
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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

How do I install a second CPU in the PowerEdge R430 and which step is often missed?

Fit the second Xeon into the empty socket, then populate its six DIMM slots with matched DDR4 modules; the step often missed is adding the second processor heatsink and power cable before closing the chassis.

Which components will need replacement first in the R430 under normal operation?

The three 600 GB 15K SAS drives and the single 550 W power supply are the primary wear items; fans and the iDRAC8 battery follow on a longer cycle.

What limit appears first when the R430 runs sustained heavy workloads?

The 16 GB installed DDR4 ceiling is reached before CPU or storage bottlenecks, because the single E5-2630 v3 only supports 16 GB maximum with the current DIMM population.

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