DELL PowerEdge T430 5U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2660 v4 2.0GHz 14-core 16GB DDR4 H730P 4x 2.5" trays 2x 750W PSU

Dual Xeon E5-2660 v4 Server

The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a 5U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 processors running at 2.0 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. Each CPU delivers 14 cores for demanding multi-threaded tasks. The system ships with 16 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory across twelve available slots. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages storage through four included 2.5-inch drive trays. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power.

Suits virtualization and database hosts

This configuration suits IT teams deploying VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V or Proxmox VE clusters that need dual-socket compute density in a 5U form factor. Database administrators running Microsoft SQL Server or similar workloads benefit from the H730P RAID flexibility across sixteen potential 2.5-inch bays. Organisations requiring out-of-band management gain iDRAC 8 Express for remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring. Buyers who need populated drives, higher initial memory or a tower orientation with bezel and rails should look elsewhere.

PERC H730P RAID controller

The installed Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller defines the storage capability of this server. It supports SAS and SATA drives with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Battery-backed cache protects write data during power loss. Four 2.5-inch trays are included; the chassis accepts up to sixteen drives total. Confirm that your intended drive protocol and RAID level match this controller before purchase.