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Dell PowerEdge R430

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The Dell PowerEdge R430 is an enterprise 1U rack server powered by 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 135W TDP) and 12 memory slots supporting up to 384GB DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM. Configured with Up to 10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA, 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA, or 4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and Up to 2 PCIe Gen3 slots, the R430 delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.

Also written as: PowerEdge R430, Dell R430, R430 1U Server

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Specifications

BrandDell
FamilyPowerEdge R
Form factor1U rack
ReleasedNov 2014
End of saleJul 2018
End of supportNov 2023
Cpu sockets2
Cpu platformIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 135W TDP)
Memory slots12
Memory typeDDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM
Memory max (GB)384
Drive baysUp to 10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA, 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA, or 4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
Pcie slotsUp to 2 PCIe Gen3 slots
Gpu supportNone supported
Network onboard4x 1GbE embedded LOM ports; 1x 1GbE iDRAC8 port
Power supplyDual redundant hot-plug 450W or 550W Platinum

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About the R430

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is an enterprise 1U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 135W TDP) across 12 memory slots supporting up to 384GB DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM, the R430 balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the R430 succeeded the POWEREDGE-R420 and was followed by the POWEREDGE-R440, positioned alongside rival systems including PROLIANT-DL360-GEN9.

Options and compatibility

Processor support on the R430 utilizes 2 LGA2011-v3 sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the R430 require DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. Front backplanes on the R430 accommodate either KG7NR (2.5-inch SFF) or F238F (3.5-inch LFF) trays based on chassis option. Networking on the R430 uses Rack Network Daughter Card (rNDC), and expansion cards install into Up to 2 PCIe Gen3 slots risers.

How to identify it

Physical identification of the R430 is verified by the 13th-generation black matte honeycomb front bezel with the R430 badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the R430 control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In iDRAC8, the server identifies as R430 with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.

Buying used

When evaluating a pre-owned R430, inspect the LGA2011-v3 CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 12 memory slots of the R430 to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the R430 match in wattage and that iDRAC8 Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required R430 drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.

Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-27)

Refurbished: EUR 321 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)

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SellerConditionPriceNoteSeen
serverschmiede.comrefurbishedEUR 321incl-vat2026-10-27

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Compatible parts

Memory

Power supplies

Drive caddies

Other parts

RAID controllers

Works together

How the Dell PowerEdge R430 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SANiSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetDirect-attached SASFile storage (NFS and SMB)

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)

Switches

Storage

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

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)

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

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)

Storage

Direct-attached SAS: how it fits together

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)

Storage

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Plan and size it

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

What is the chassis depth of the PowerEdge R430?

The R430 has a short depth of approximately 24 inches, making it easy to rack in shallow server enclosures.

What processors work in the R430?

Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors up to 135W TDP.

Buying or selling R430?

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.

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