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Tall silver 5U rack server front panel with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays and Dell badge

DELL

DELL PowerEdge T430 5U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2695 v4 2.1GHz 18C 256GB DDR4 HBA330 2x750W

SKU CH-RPS9-37CM6

5U tower server with dual 18-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 storage controller, sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays, dual Gigabit Ethernet, iDRAC 8 Express.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 18-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz with 3.3 GHz Turbo for demanding workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4-2400 ECC memory across 8 slots with room to reach 384 GB
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s controller supporting SAS and SATA drives in 16 hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC 8 Express remote management with Lifecycle Controller for simplified administration
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap capability for continuous uptime

PowerEdge T430 5U server

The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a 5U tower server that supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 processors, each delivering 18 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.3 GHz turbo. It arrives with 256 GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory installed across eight 32 GB modules. The system targets virtualization, database hosting, and business-critical workloads that demand high core counts and large memory capacity.

Installation and common issues

The server uses tool-less drive trays for the sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap bays, and the HBA330 controller connects via a standard PCIe slot. Memory populates twelve DDR4 slots in specific bank order; mixing registered and unbuffered modules will prevent boot. The redundant 750 W power supplies are hot-swappable, but both must share the same input voltage to avoid a mismatch alert in iDRAC 8 Express.

Capacity and headroom

With 256 GB installed, the system has headroom to reach the 384 GB maximum across twelve slots. The HBA330 handles SAS and SATA drives across all sixteen bays, supporting large RAID arrays for file storage or backup targets. Dual 1 GbE ports provide baseline connectivity; heavier network traffic will require add-in NICs. CPU turbo reaches 3.3 GHz, but sustained all-core loads stay at the 2.1 GHz base frequency.

How it compares

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

Price $1,157.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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).
Processor core count 18 Core-Processors
Higher than about 70% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameT430
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count18 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 2011
Processor speed2.1 GHz (3.3 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsE5-2695 v4
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity384 GB
Memory slot count12
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Supported RAID levelsNone
Connectivity
Network controllerIntegrated Dell 2 × 1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter
Ports & slots
Network ports2 x Ports
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height5U
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Management controlleriDRAC8 Express

Questions about this item

How do I confirm both Xeon E5-2695 v4 processors and all 256GB DDR4-2400 ECC memory are detected after initial boot?

Enter the BIOS or iDRAC 8 Express interface on first start; both CPUs should show 18 cores each at 2.1GHz with 3.3GHz turbo, and all twelve memory slots should report 32GB DDR4 modules totalling 256GB.

Which components ship with the T430 and which must be purchased separately?

Included: dual Xeon E5-2695 v4 CPUs, 256GB DDR4-2400 ECC RDIMMs (8×32GB), PERC HBA330 controller, eight 2.5″ drive trays, dual 750W platinum PSUs, dual 1GbE ports, iDRAC 8 Express. Not included: any drives, front bezel, or rack rails.

Which memory configuration should I choose if I want to reach the 384GB maximum later?

The board has twelve DDR4 slots; eight are filled with 32GB modules today. Adding four more 32GB DDR4-2400 ECC RDIMMs will bring the system to the 384GB limit without replacing existing memory.

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