Dell PowerEdge T130
The Dell PowerEdge T130 is an entry-level single-socket mini-tower server engineered for small businesses consolidating basic file, print, and collaboration workloads. Powered by an Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 or v6 processor, it accommodates up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC unbuffered memory across 4 slots and holds up to four internal cabled 3.5-inch hard drives. Highly energy-efficient and near-silent in operation, the T130 can be placed directly under an office desk. In the second-hand market, it is a very common entry server for homelab hobbyists. Buyers should confirm internal drive cables and ensure UDIMM memory is used.
Also written as: PowerEdge T130, Dell T130, T130 Entry Tower
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge T |
| Form factor | tower |
| 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 4x 3.5-inch cabled SAS/SATA drives |
| Pcie slots | Up to 4 PCIe Gen3 slots |
| Gpu support | None supported |
| Network onboard | 2x 1GbE embedded LOM ports; 1x 1GbE iDRAC8 port |
| Power supply | Single cabled 290W Bronze PSU |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Poweredge T110 Ii
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge T140
Compatible parts
RAID controllers
PERC-H330 Dell PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS Entry RAID / HBA Controller
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge T130 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
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6610B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix MDS-9148T 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Storage
Dell Unity XT Unity 300 2U rack
Dell Unity XT Unity 400 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 7000T 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U 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-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S4128F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4148F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4112F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5232F-ON 1U rack
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 PowerEdge MX5016s blade- Dell PowerStore 7000T 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-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S4128F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S4148F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S4112F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5232F-ON 1U 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
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerEdge T130.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used T130: what to check
Verify internal SATA drive power and data cables are intact. Ensure memory installed is ECC UDIMM, and check iDRAC8 basic connectivity.
FAQ
What RAM does the PowerEdge T130 take?
DDR4-2133 or DDR4-2400 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs), up to 64GB total.
Does the T130 have hot-swap drive bays?
No, it features four internal cabled 3.5-inch drive bays.
Buying or selling T130?
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 T130 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27