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Silver 2U rack server with eight front 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R530 rack server E5-2603 v3 1.6GHz 96GB DDR4 H330

SKU CH-ECK1-H00MC MPN E5-2603

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays, a single Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor, 96GB DDR4 memory and an H330 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM96 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Type of memoryDDR4

Installed Memory Size 96GB

HDD None

CPU Model E5-2603 V3

  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies protect uptime
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6 GHz CPU handles core workloads
  • 96 GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualization density
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 flexibility
  • 2U rack form factor with 8 hot-plug 3.5" drive bays scales storage

Rack server for general compute

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor running at 1.6GHz with 96GB of DDR4 memory installed across twelve DIMM slots. It includes a PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60, dual 750W redundant hot-swap power supplies and eight 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays for SAS or SATA drives.

Suited for virtualisation and file serving

This configuration fits workloads that need moderate CPU threads, large memory capacity and internal storage redundancy in a compact rack footprint. The Matrox G200 graphics and single processor limit its appeal for GPU-accelerated tasks, heavy parallel computing or applications that demand dual-socket performance from day one.

Memory fixed at 96GB DDR4

The system arrives with 96GB of DDR4 already installed and the installed memory size equals the maximum supported capacity listed for this configuration, so no further RAM upgrades are possible without replacing modules. Buyers who anticipate needing more than 96GB should verify whether a different configuration supports the higher 384GB ceiling mentioned in the broader platform specifications.

How it compares

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

Price $753.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 96 GB
Lower than about 60% 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 R530
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
ChipsetIntel C610
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM96 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity96 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

Does this R530 server include the rail kit needed to mount it in a standard rack?

The rail kit is not included with the server; you will need to source a compatible Dell sliding rail kit separately to secure the 2U chassis in your rack.

Can I keep using my existing 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives with the H330 controller in this R530?

Yes — the H330 12 Gbps RAID controller supports both 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives in the eight hot-plug bays, so your current drives will work without an adapter.

How can I verify the iDRAC8 remote management is functioning after the server powers on?

During POST the iDRAC8 network settings appear on screen; once the IP is configured you can open a browser to that address and log in to the Lifecycle Controller dashboard to confirm remote access.

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