Dell PowerEdge Server R430
The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a 1U, dual-socket rack server designed for small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise branch offices. It delivers a balance of performance, storage flexibility, and efficient remote management, making it suitable for virtualization, web hosting, databases, backup, and general-purpose business applications.
R430 Specifications
| Key Features |
Form Factor: 1U rack server Processors: Up to 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors Memory: Up to 12 DDR4 DIMM slots (supports up to 384 GB, depending on memory type and configuration) Storage Options: ; Up to 10 × 2.5-inch hot-plug drives ; Up to 8 × 2.5-inch hot-plug drives ; Up to 4 × 3.5-inch hot-plug or cabled drives Expansion: 2 × PCIe 3.0 slots. RAID Controllers: PERC S130, H330, H730, H730P, and H830 options Networking: Integrated 4 × 1GbE ports, with optional network adapters Remote Management: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller for remote deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. |
| Advantages |
Compact 1U chassis for space-constrained data centers Dual-processor architecture for improved performance Flexible storage configurations Enterprise-class reliability with redundant power supply options Easy remote management through iDRAC8 Energy-efficient DDR4 memory and Intel Xeon E5 v3/v4 processors. |
| Typical Use Cases |
Server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox) File and print services Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server Web and application hosting Backup and disaster recovery Development and testing environments Small to medium business infrastructure |