Dell PowerEdge R330
The Dell PowerEdge R330 is an entry-level 1U single-socket enterprise rack server powered by Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 or v6 processors. Designed for branch offices, small business infrastructure, and retail point-of-sale environments, it accommodates up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC unbuffered memory across 4 slots. The R330 provides high availability features rare in entry-level servers, including dual hot-plug redundant power supplies and hot-swap drive bays in a shallow 1U chassis. In the secondary market, it is popular for low-power network services and lightweight Linux hosting. Buyers should verify ECC UDIMM memory compatibility.
Also written as: PowerEdge R330, Dell R330, R330 1U Server
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge R |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Nov 2015 |
| End of sale | Feb 2019 |
| End of support | Mar 2024 |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 and E3-1200 v6 Series Processors (up to 4 cores, 80W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 ECC UDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 64 |
| Drive bays | Up to 8x 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA or 4x 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA drives |
| Pcie slots | Up to 2 PCIe Gen3 slots |
| Gpu support | None supported |
| Network onboard | 2x 1GbE embedded LOM ports; 1x 1GbE iDRAC8 port |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 350W Platinum |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Poweredge R320
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge R340
Compatible parts
Power supplies
450-AEBO Dell 495W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply for 13G Servers
Drive caddies
F238F Dell 3.5-inch Gen11/Gen12/Gen13 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (LFF)
KG7NR Dell 2.5-inch Gen11/Gen12/Gen13 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (SFF)
RAID controllers
PERC-H330 Dell PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS Entry RAID / HBA Controller
Other parts
- PERC-H730
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge R330 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Storage
Dell Unity XT Unity 300 2U rack
Dell Unity XT Unity 400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD1420 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3420 2U rack- Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3000H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3010H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F 2U rack
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE Proliant DL20 Gen9
Buying a used R330: what to check
Ensure memory installed is ECC unbuffered UDIMMs (RDIMMs will not post). Verify dual redundant 350W power supplies and check iDRAC8 license.
FAQ
What RAM does the PowerEdge R330 require?
It strictly requires DDR4 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs), up to 64GB across 4 slots.
Does the R330 have redundant power supplies?
Yes, it supports dual hot-plug 350W redundant Platinum power supplies.
Buying or selling R330?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge R330 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27