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Black 1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and DVD slot

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 rack server 1U E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 24GB DDR4 3x 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-VZW3-AFDZM

1U rack server with single Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor, 24GB DDR4, three 1.2TB SAS drives and H730 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM24 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 24GB

HDD 3 x 1.2TB

  • 1U rack form factor fits dense server rooms
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 24 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • Three 1.2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives with H730 RAID controller protect data
  • Redundant 550 W power supply keeps the system running during a power-module failure

Compact rack server for small workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor and 24GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. It ships with three 1.2TB 7.2K SAS drives on a PERC H730 RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60. The system includes a DVD-ROM drive and four 1GbE ports for basic connectivity.

Single 550W redundant supply handles thermals

One hot-swap 550W power module delivers redundant power for the configured components. The 1U form factor uses internal airflow to cool the CPU, memory, drives and controller without additional cooling accessories. Acoustic output and power draw remain consistent with a single-processor, three-drive configuration in typical rack environments.

iDRAC8 and rail kit simplify deployment

Integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller provides out-of-band management and firmware updates from a dedicated network port. The included rail kit enables tool-less mounting in standard racks, while the bezel and empty drive trays prepare the remaining five 2.5-inch bays for future expansion. A power cable is supplied; no operating system is included.

How it compares

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

Price $458.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 24 GB
Lower than about 85% 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 RAM24 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity24 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 the 2.5-inch SAS drives into the 8-bay hot-plug chassis and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the lever locks, then use the PERC H730 controller BIOS or iDRAC8 to create a virtual disk — the RAID initialisation step is the one most people skip.

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

The 7.2K RPM SAS drives and the single 550W redundant power supply are the mechanical parts most likely to require replacement.

What limit appears first when the server runs sustained workloads?

The 24GB DDR4 memory ceiling is reached before CPU or storage limits, because the installed DIMMs already occupy the maximum capacity supported by the single E5-2603v3 processor.

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