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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2603v3 1.6GHz 6-core 16GB DDR4 H730 8×2.5

SKU CH-HGX9-ZW7ZH

1U rack server with eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays, single Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller and redundant 550 W power

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 16GB

HDD None

  • 1U rack form factor fits dense data-centre rows
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports up to 384 GB across 12 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730 1 GB 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual redundant 550 W hot-swap power supplies protect uptime

Compact 1U rack server for entry workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R430 fits a single Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core processor running at 1.6 GHz and 16 GB of DDR4 memory into a 1U chassis. It targets small businesses or remote offices that need a dense, rack-mountable platform for light virtualisation, file serving or dedicated applications without occupying multiple rack units.

Redundant 550 W power supply with hot-swap design

A single 550 W redundant hot-swap power supply feeds the system, allowing replacement without shutdown. The 1U form factor relies on high-speed internal fans to move air across the CPU, memory and eight drive bays, so acoustic output is noticeable in quiet rooms but typical for a rack environment.

Eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays and two PCIe 3.0 slots

The chassis provides up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hot-plug drive bays backed by a PERC H730 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Two PCIe 3.0 slots allow addition of network adapters, HBAs or GPU accelerators, while four onboard 1 GbE ports and iDRAC8 remote management handle connectivity and out-of-band administration.

Highlights

  • 1U rack form factor fits dense data-centre rows
  • Intel Xeon E5-2603v3 six-core 1.6 GHz processor handles multi-threaded workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports up to 384 GB across 12 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730 1 GB 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual redundant 550 W hot-swap power supplies protect uptime

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size16GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity16GB
Memory Features12 DIMM slots, 6 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability).
Number of Memory Slots12
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 Controller
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity16TB
Media DrivesDVD ROM
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Remote ManagementiDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade) 8GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade)
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion Slots2 PCIe 3.0
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris
Weight40.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

How do I install a second Xeon processor in the R430 and which step is most often missed?

Open the chassis, align the CPU with the socket triangle, close the load plate, then apply the included thermal grease before seating the heatsink — skipping the grease causes overheating.

Which components in this R430 will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The single 550 W redundant power supply and the H730 RAID controller battery are the primary field-replaceable units; fans and the DVD-ROM drive follow.

What thermal limit appears first when the R430 runs sustained workloads with only one 550 W supply installed?

The lone 550 W supply hits its current ceiling before the dual-CPU 384 GB memory ceiling, so power budget becomes the first sustained-use constraint.

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