DELL PowerEdge T430 5U Rack Server 2× Xeon E5-2695 v4 2.1GHz 18C 32GB DDR4 4× 960GB SSD H330 2× 750W

Dell PowerEdge T430 5U Server

This Dell PowerEdge T430 is a 5U rack-mountable server system fitted with two Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 processors running at 2.1 GHz with a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency. It includes 32 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across four modules and a PERC H330 storage controller. Four 960 GB SATA SSDs are installed in the 16-bay 2.5-inch chassis, and dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power. Integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet and iDRAC 8 Express remote management are standard.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This server suits organisations that need a dual-socket Xeon platform with 16 hot-swap drive bays for virtualization, database or file-storage workloads. The installed 32 GB of DDR4 memory and four 960 GB SSDs provide a ready-to-run baseline for moderate consolidation. Buyers who require larger memory capacity up to the 384 GB maximum or more than four drives should plan additional modules and disks. The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack-mount installations will need those parts separately.

Deciding Specification — 16-Bay 2.5-Inch Chassis

The defining specification is the 16-bay 2.5-inch hot-swap chassis that supports SAS, SATA and SSD storage. This bay count and form factor determine how many drives can be added and which drive types are physically compatible. If the deployment needs fewer bays or 3.5-inch drives, a different chassis would be required. The PERC H330 controller manages the installed SATA SSDs and any additional SAS or SATA drives within this enclosure.