Description

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a compact, high-performance two-socket rack server engineered for organizations that need substantial processing power, memory scalability, flexible storage, and enterprise-class management within a space-efficient chassis.

Designed around Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, the R430 can be configured with one or two CPUs and provides 12 DDR4 DIMM slots, multiple storage configurations, hardware RAID support, four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, and PCIe 3.0 expansion. Dell positions the R430 as an entry-level dual-socket server offering performance, configuration flexibility, high availability, and intuitive management.

Key Features

• Brand: Dell
• Model: PowerEdge R430
• Form Factor: 1U rack server
• Processor: Up to 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4
• Processor Sockets: 2
• Chipset: Intel C610
• Memory: 12 × DDR4 DIMM slots
• Maximum Memory: Up to 384GB with two processors
• Storage: Up to 10 × 2.5-inch or 4 × 3.5-inch drives, depending on chassis
• Storage Interfaces: SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS, SSD
• RAID: PERC S130, H330, H730, H730P; external PERC H830
• Networking: 4 × integrated 1GbE
• Expansion: 2 × PCIe 3.0 slots
• Remote Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
• Power Supplies: 450W or 550W options
• Rack Mounting: Dell ReadyRails II
• Primary Applications: Virtualization, databases, business applications, file services, web hosting, backup, and storage.

Dual Intel Xeon Processing

The PowerEdge R430 supports two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors, providing a significant increase in processing capacity compared with single-socket server platforms.

Depending on the selected processor generation and model, the platform supports configurations ranging from lower-core-count CPUs through processors with substantially higher core counts. Dell specifies up to 20 cores per processor for supported E5-2600 v4 configurations.

This dual-socket architecture makes the R430 particularly suitable for:

• Server virtualization
• Database applications
• ERP and CRM systems
• Web and application servers
• File and print services
• Backup infrastructure
• Data processing
• Multi-user business applications

DDR4 Memory Scalability

The R430 features 12 DDR4 memory slots and supports both RDIMM and LRDIMM technologies. Supported memory bus speeds include 1866, 2133, and 2400 MT/s, depending on processor and memory configuration.

Dell specifies:

• Up to 256GB with a single processor
• Up to 384GB with two processors

Supported RDIMM capacities include 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB modules, depending on configuration.

This high memory capacity makes the R430 suitable for virtualization environments and memory-intensive applications.

Flexible Storage Configurations

The PowerEdge R430 is available in several chassis configurations, allowing organizations to select the storage layout that best fits their requirements.

Supported configurations include:

• 10 × 2.5-inch hot-plug drives
• 8 × 2.5-inch hot-plug drives
• 4 × 3.5-inch hot-plug drives
• 4 × 3.5-inch cabled drives

Supported storage technologies include SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS, and SSDs.

This flexibility makes the R430 suitable for both high-performance storage deployments and capacity-oriented applications.

PERC RAID Support

The R430 supports a range of Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers, including:

• PERC S130 software RAID
• PERC H330
• PERC H730
• PERC H730P
• PERC H830 external RAID/HBA option

These options allow administrators to configure storage according to application requirements for performance, redundancy, and data protection.

Four Gigabit Ethernet Ports

The R430 provides four integrated 1GbE LAN-on-Motherboard (LOM) ports.

Multiple network interfaces are useful for:

• Server LAN connectivity
• Network segmentation
• Virtualization
• Backup traffic
• Management networks
• Network redundancy
• High-availability configurations

Additional supported network interface cards and host bus adapters can also be installed through the available PCIe expansion slots.

PCIe 3.0 Expansion

The R430 provides two PCIe 3.0 expansion slots, allowing the system to accommodate supported expansion hardware.

Expansion cards can provide additional:

• Network interfaces
• Storage connectivity
• RAID functionality
• Fibre Channel connectivity
• Host bus adapter capabilities
• Other specialized PCIe functionality

iDRAC8 Remote Management

The PowerEdge R430 incorporates iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, Dell’s integrated remote server-management platform.

Available management options include:

• iDRAC8 Express
• iDRAC8 Enterprise
• Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage Essentials
• Dell OpenManage Mobile
• Dell OpenManage Power Center
• vFlash options on supported configurations

Remote management allows administrators to monitor hardware health, configure systems, troubleshoot issues, and perform server-management tasks without requiring direct physical access.

Compact 1U Rack Design

The R430’s 1U chassis provides high computing density while minimizing rack-space requirements.

Approximate dimensions are:

• Height: 42.8 mm
• Width: 482.4 mm with rack latches
• Width without rack latches: 434 mm
• Depth without bezel: 607 mm
• Depth with bezel: approximately 676.92 mm
• Maximum weight: approximately 19.9 kg

This short-height design is well suited to data centers and server rooms where rack space is limited.

Power Supply Options

The R430 supports 450W and 550W power-supply configurations, depending on the selected system configuration.

For deployments requiring greater availability, compatible redundant power configurations can be used to provide continued operation in the event of a power-supply failure.

ReadyRails II Rack Mounting

The PowerEdge R430 supports Dell ReadyRails II sliding rails, providing convenient rack installation in compatible four-post racks.

The system can be installed in racks with square, unthreaded round, or threaded mounting holes using the appropriate rail configuration.

Ideal Applications

Virtualization

The combination of dual Xeon processors, 12 DIMM slots, high memory capacity, and multiple storage options makes the R430 well suited for virtualization workloads.

Databases

The R430’s multi-socket processing architecture, ECC DDR4 memory, RAID support, and flexible storage make it suitable for appropriately sized database deployments.

Business Applications

Deploy the R430 for ERP, CRM, accounting, collaboration, and other business-critical applications.

File & Print Services

Its flexible storage configurations provide a practical platform for centralized file and print services.

Web & Application Hosting

The dual-processor architecture and four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports provide a strong foundation for web and application-server deployments.

Backup & Storage

Multiple drive configurations and PERC RAID options make the R430 suitable for backup repositories and storage services.

Data Center Infrastructure

The compact 1U form factor enables organizations to deploy substantial computing resources while conserving rack space.

Technical Specifications

Key Benefits

Dual-Socket Architecture: Supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors for demanding multi-threaded workloads.

High Memory Capacity: Twelve DDR4 DIMM slots provide up to 384GB of memory with two processors.

Flexible Storage: Multiple chassis options support up to 10 × 2.5-inch or 4 × 3.5-inch drives.

Hardware RAID Options: PERC H330, H730 and H730P controllers provide flexible storage management.

Four 1GbE Ports: Built-in multi-port networking supports versatile server and virtualization deployments.

PCIe 3.0 Expansion: Two PCIe slots provide room for additional network, storage, and connectivity adapters.

iDRAC8 Management: Enables remote monitoring and administration through Dell’s integrated management platform.

Compact 1U Form Factor: Provides high computing density for rack-mounted environments.

Virtualization Ready: The combination of multi-core Xeon processors, high memory capacity, and flexible storage makes the R430 suitable for virtualization platforms. Dell lists support for VMware vSphere ESXi, Citrix XenServer, and Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a capable 1U dual-socket rack server designed for organizations that require scalable processing, substantial memory capacity, flexible storage, and enterprise server management in a compact chassis.

With support for two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, up to 384GB DDR4 memory, up to 10 × 2.5-inch or 4 × 3.5-inch drives, PERC RAID controllers, four integrated 1GbE ports, PCIe 3.0 expansion, and iDRAC8 remote management, the R430 is a versatile choice for virtualization, databases, business applications, web hosting, file services, backup, and storage infrastructure.