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DELL

DELL PowerEdge T430 5U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2650 v4 12C 2.2GHz 256GB DDR4 8x 4TB SATA H730 2x 750W PSU

SKU CH-N8NA-4KHC7

5U tower server with dual 12-core Xeon E5-2650 v4 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 4TB SATA drives on a PERC H730 RAID controller, dual 750W platinum PSUs and iDRAC8 Express remote management

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual 12-core Xeon CPUs reach 2.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports up to 384 GB capacity
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 flexibility
  • Eight 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver 32 TB raw storage
  • Dual 750 W platinum PSUs provide redundant hot-swap power

Dual 12-core Xeon server for office workloads

The Dell PowerEdge T430 delivers two Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4 processors at 2.2 GHz with 2.9 GHz turbo, providing 24 total cores for multi-threaded office applications. With 256 GB of DDR4 ECC memory installed across eight 32 GB modules, it supports virtualisation and database tasks in small or remote offices. The 5U chassis fits standard racks and includes a front bezel for a clean appearance.

Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies manage draw

Dual hot-swap 750 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The eight 3.5-inch 4 TB enterprise SATA drives spin at 7.2K rpm, producing typical mechanical noise levels for a rack-mounted server. The Intel C610 chipset and LGA 2011-3 sockets handle processor power delivery without additional configuration.

PERC H730 controller and iDRAC 8 Express included

The Dell PERC H730 1 GB cache controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, backed by a battery for write-cache protection. Integrated Broadcom 5720 dual-port 1 GbE LAN-on-motherboard provides network connectivity without extra cards. iDRAC 8 Express offers remote management for monitoring and maintenance. Plastic mounting feet are not supplied, so rack rails or a shelf are required for installation.

How it compares

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

Price $2,254.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher 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 T430
Model nameT430
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.9 GHz
Installed CPUs0
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count12
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage8 × 4 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Optical drive0
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerIntegrated Dell Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE LOM
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, Single Riser Included (Riser 3)
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height5U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5-inch drives into the 8-bay chassis and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the carrier clicks, then close the latch to engage the backplane; the step often missed is securing the latch fully so the drive registers with the PERC H730 controller.

Which components will need replacement first under continuous operation?

The 7.2K SATA hard drives and the 750W power supplies are the primary field-replaceable units; both are hot-swappable and the server supports redundant power.

What thermal or power limit appears first during sustained full-load use?

The dual 750W Platinum power supplies set the sustained power ceiling; if total draw approaches their combined rating the system will throttle before overheating.

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