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Dell PowerEdge R430 Server
Dell PowerEdge R430 Server delivers peak 2-socket performance for HPC, web tech and infrastructure scale-out. R430 provides Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4 product family and Processor sockets is 2. It provides 1U Rack chassis, Intel® C610 series chipset and 2 PCIe 3.0 slots.
Key Specifications of Dell PowerEdge R430
1. Processor (CPU) Options:
- Supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 series processors.
- Dual-socket support for up to 12 cores per processor.
- Excellent balance of compute power and energy efficiency.
2. Memory (RAM):
- Up to 12 DIMM slots.
- Supports DDR4 memory, offering faster performance and lower power consumption compared to DDR3.
- Maximum memory capacity: 384 GB (with 32 GB DIMMs).
3. Storage Options:
- Supports up to 10 x 2.5-inch drives or 4 x 3.5-inch drives.
- Options for SATA, SAS, or SSD storage.
- Dell’s PERC RAID controllers (H730, H330, etc.) for improved storage performance and redundancy.
4. Networking:
- Integrated dual 1GbE NICs.
- Additional NIC options available through PCIe slots for greater bandwidth.
5. Expansion Slots:
- 2 PCIe 3.0 slots for add-on cards, including additional NICs, GPUs, or storage controllers.
6. Power Supply:
- Redundant power supply options (hot-pluggable) for high availability.
- Power efficiency with 80 PLUS certified PSUs.
7. Management:
- Dell iDRAC8 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) for out-of-band system management.
- Lifecycle Controller for automated deployment, updates, and monitoring.
- Optional OpenManage Essentials software for centralized server management.
8. Operating System Support:
- Compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including:
- Microsoft Windows Server
- VMware vSphere
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ubuntu Server
💡 Tips for Planning & Configuration
- Chassis choice matters: hot‑swap configurations require proper backplane and trays; cabled chassis will not accept hot‑swap drive carriers—with no backplane installed
- Power draw considerations: expect idle power around 100–130 W in typical dual-socket setups—with load dependent on CPU, RAM, and disks
- Cooling: fans run quietly under moderate usage, though heavy loading or multiple spinning drives inside may raise noise levels slightly
🔧 Final Thoughts
The Dell PowerEdge R430 remains a powerful and flexible server—ideal for dense compute environments and clustered deployments. Its short-depth design, up to dual‑socket Xeon support, flexible storage, and robust remote management make it a proven choice for both enterprise and homelabs.
