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DELL PowerEdge T430 5U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2695 v4 2.1GHz 18C 32GB DDR4 H730P 16x2.5
A 5U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz, 32 GB DDR4 memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller, and sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- Rack Height5U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.3GHz Turbo)
- CPU SocketLGA 2011
- Dual 18-core Xeon processors reach 3.3GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 32GB DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory supports up to 384GB capacity
- PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with battery backup
- Sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays provide flexible SAS SATA SSD storage
- iDRAC 8 Express remote management plus dual 750W platinum power supplies ensure uptime
Server Identity
The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a 5U rack server built for virtualization, database and file-storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 processors running at 2.1GHz with 3.3GHz turbo across 18 cores each, plus 32GB of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory in four modules. The PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap trays are included for SAS or SATA drives.
Thermals and Power
Dual 750-watt platinum-efficiency power supplies provide hot-swap redundancy for continuous operation. The 5U chassis allows generous airflow across the dual-socket motherboard and memory population, keeping processor temperatures stable under sustained multi-threaded loads. Fan speeds scale with thermal demand, so acoustic output remains moderate in a typical server-room environment.
Build and Connectivity
The rack-mount frame uses Dell 13G drive trays and integrates a dual-port gigabit Ethernet adapter for baseline networking. iDRAC 8 Express gives out-of-band remote management with Lifecycle Controller for firmware updates and hardware inventory. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so plan for rack mounting hardware separately. Twelve DDR4 slots support up to 384GB total capacity for future expansion.
Highlights
- Dual 18-core Xeon processors reach 3.3GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 32GB DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory supports up to 384GB capacity
- PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with battery backup
- Sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap drive bays provide flexible SAS SATA SSD storage
- iDRAC 8 Express remote management plus dual 750W platinum power supplies ensure uptime
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | T430 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 5U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz (3.3GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 2011 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 18 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | E5-2695 v4 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 384GB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 12 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | None |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| Ethernet Controller | Integrated Dell 2x1GbE Dual Port Ethernet Adapter |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 Express |
| LAN Ports | 2 x Ports |
| Management Port | RJ 45 |
| Operating System | No |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 16 x 2.5" drive trays and what step is often missed?
Slide each tray into a front bay until the latch clicks, then verify the PERC H730P controller sees every drive in its BIOS before configuring RAID — the step many skip is confirming controller detection.
What maintenance or replacement will the PERC H730P 2GB controller need later?
The controller uses a 2GB battery-backed cache; plan to replace that cache battery every 3–5 years so write-back caching stays protected during power loss.
What limit appears first under sustained load with the two 750W power supplies?
With both 750W units running redundant, sustained draw above 750W will exceed single-supply capacity and trigger throttling or shutdown if one unit fails.
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