Dell PowerEdge R230 1U Rack Server

Description

The Dell PowerEdge R230 is an efficient and versatile 1U rack server designed to provide reliable computing, storage, and network services in small and medium-sized business environments. Dell positions the R230 for SMB and remote office/branch office (ROBO) deployments where a compact server with practical expansion and management capabilities is required.

The single-socket platform supports processors from the Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6 family, as well as selected Intel Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors. It supports up to four DDR4 UDIMM slots and up to 64GB of memory, providing a flexible foundation for file services, application hosting, virtualization, and other business workloads.

Key Features

• Brand: Dell
• Model: PowerEdge R230
• Server Type: Rack Server
• Form Factor: 1U
• Processor Socket: 1-socket
• Processor Support: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron families
• Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4 UDIMM
• Memory Slots: 4 DIMM slots
• Storage: Up to 4 internal drives, depending on chassis configuration
• RAID Controllers: PERC S130, PERC H330, PERC H730, PERC H830
• Networking: 2 × 1GbE onboard LAN
• Expansion: 2 × PCIe 3.0 slots
• Remote Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
• Power Supply: 250W cabled PSU
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware vSphere ESXi, depending on configuration
• Rack Installation: Dell ReadyRails static rails supported

Compact 1U Rack Design

The R230 uses a 1U rack-mounted chassis, making it suitable for data centers, server rooms, network closets, and branch-office deployments where rack space is limited.

The chassis measures approximately 42.8 mm high × 434 mm wide × 495 mm deep without the rack ears and bezel.

Its compact design allows organizations to deploy server infrastructure without requiring the space of a tower or larger rack server.

Single-Socket Processing

The PowerEdge R230 provides a single processor socket and supports Intel processor families including:

• Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6
• Intel Core i3-6100 series
• Intel Celeron G3900 series
• Intel Celeron G3930
• Intel Pentium G4500 series
• Intel Pentium G4600 series

The Xeon configurations are particularly suitable for professional server workloads requiring reliable processing performance.

DDR4 Memory

The R230 provides four DIMM slots and supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, with memory speeds of up to 2400 MT/s depending on the processor and DIMM configuration.

This provides room for configuring the server according to workload requirements.

Potential applications include:

• File and print services
• Small business applications
• Database workloads
• Web services
• Backup services
• Virtualization
• Remote-office infrastructure

Flexible Storage Configuration

The PowerEdge R230 supports configurations with two or four internal drives, depending on the selected chassis.

Supported configurations include:

• Up to 2 × 3.5-inch cabled drives
• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch cabled drives
• Up to 4 × 3.5-inch hot-swappable drives
• Up to 4 × 2.5-inch hot-swappable drives using compatible 3.5-inch adapters

Supported storage technologies include SATA HDDs, nearline SAS drives, SAS HDDs, and SATA SSDs, depending on the configuration.

RAID & Storage Controllers

The R230 supports several Dell PERC storage-controller options, including:

• PERC S130
• PERC H330
• PERC H730
• PERC H830

This provides flexibility for organizations that need different levels of storage management and RAID functionality.

Dual Gigabit Ethernet

The server includes two integrated 1GbE network interfaces, providing reliable network connectivity for business applications and server services.

Dual network ports can be useful for:

• Server networking
• Network segmentation
• Management networks
• Redundant network connections
• Virtualization environments
• File and application services

PCIe 3.0 Expansion

The R230 includes two PCIe 3.0 expansion slots, providing additional flexibility for installing supported networking, storage, HBA, or other expansion cards.

This makes the platform adaptable to changing infrastructure requirements.

iDRAC8 Remote Management

One of the R230’s important management capabilities is Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller.

Depending on the configuration, iDRAC8 options include Express and Enterprise functionality. Dell’s management platform is designed to simplify server deployment, monitoring, configuration, updates, and remote administration.

This is especially useful for remote or branch offices where IT administrators may need to manage servers without being physically present.

Dell OpenManage

The R230 is supported by Dell’s OpenManage systems-management portfolio, helping administrators monitor system health and manage server infrastructure.

Dell describes OpenManage and iDRAC-based management as tools for simplifying and automating server management throughout the system lifecycle.

Virtualization Ready

The PowerEdge R230 supports virtualization environments including VMware vSphere ESXi and Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V, depending on the configuration and supported software version.

This allows the server to be used for consolidating smaller workloads into a compact physical platform.

Power Supply

The R230 specification includes a 250W cabled power supply. The non-redundant power configuration is appropriate for the server’s compact, single-socket design.

Ideal Applications

Small & Medium Businesses

A practical server platform for file sharing, business applications, databases, and network services.

Remote & Branch Offices

Its compact 1U design and remote-management capabilities make it well suited to branch-office deployments.

File & Print Services

Suitable for centralized file storage, shared folders, and network printing.

Backup & Storage

Multiple internal drive configurations and supported RAID controllers provide flexibility for backup and storage workloads.

Virtualization

Can support selected virtualization deployments using VMware ESXi or Hyper-V.

Web & Application Hosting

The R230 can provide a compact platform for internal web applications and business services.

Technical Specifications

Key Benefits

Compact 1U Form Factor: Conserves valuable rack space.

Flexible Processing: Supports Intel Xeon and other compatible processor families.

Expandable Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4 provides flexibility for business workloads.

Flexible Storage: Supports up to four internal drives depending on configuration.

RAID Support: Compatible with multiple Dell PERC storage controllers.

Dual Networking: Two integrated 1GbE ports provide flexible network connectivity.

Remote Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller enables convenient server administration and monitoring.

Virtualization Support: Suitable for selected VMware and Hyper-V environments.

Business Ready: Designed specifically for SMB and remote/branch-office infrastructure.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R230 is a compact and versatile 1U single-socket rack server designed for small and medium businesses, branch offices, and organizations requiring efficient server infrastructure.

With support for Intel Xeon processors, up to 64GB DDR4 memory, up to four internal drives, PERC RAID controllers, dual Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe 3.0 expansion, and iDRAC8 remote management, the R230 provides a flexible platform for file services, application hosting, storage, backup, virtualization, and other business workloads.