Quick Specs
2U rack server
Processor | Max: 18 Cores2 x Intel Xeon E5-2600v4
Memory | Max: 384GB12 DDR4 RDIMM 2400Mhz
Storage | Max: N/A8 Hot-Swap LFF SAS/NL-SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
RAID Controller:S130 (SW RAID)
H330, H730, H730P, H830, 12Gb/s SAS HBA
iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
Boot Options:Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
Embedded NIC:4 x 1GbE LOM
PCIe Slots:5x PCIe
-2x 2.0
-3x 3.0
None
Versatile and affordable two-socket, 2U mainstream rack server delivers balanced performance and mid-range scalability for a wide range of common business workloads.
The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a top-of-the-line 2-socket rack server that offers an affordable and reliable virtualization-ready solution for data centers. This exceptional server is designed to provide maximum performance across a broad range of workloads, making it an ideal platform for common business applications such as mail and messaging, file and print, workgroup collaboration, web serving, and video streaming.
Featuring the latest Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product family, the R530 delivers powerful performance that easily handles demanding workloads. With up to 12 DDR4 DIMMs and five PCIe slots (including three PCIe 3.0), including 8 x 3.5" hard drives, the R530 boosts memory and I/O performance and supports data growth, ensuring optimal performance and data protection with a range of RAID options.
Deliver powerful performance
The R530 is also highly adaptable and versatile, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking to maximize operational efficiency. It can easily adapt to changing workload conditions and can be used as a dedicated development or backup server. With Dell's innovative Failsafe Hypervisor providing hypervisor redundancy, the R530 is highly resilient and provides unparalleled reliability, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking a high-performance server solution.
The R530 also includes integrated 4 x 1GbE LOM for easy network connectivity. System management is a breeze with the IPMI 2.0 compliant Dell OpenManage Essentials, Dell OpenManage Mobile, and Dell OpenManage Power Center. The R530 also features iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, which allows for remote management and control. ReadyRails II sliding rails make tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes a breeze. Choose from several supported operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and optional hypervisors such as Citrix XenServer and VMware vSphere ESXi.
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Base Standard Capabilities
| Feature | PowerEdge R530 Technical Specification | |
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| Form factor | 2U rack server | |
| Dimensions and weight | H: 86.80 mm (3.4 in) W: 434 mm (17.1 in) without ears D: 646 mm (25.4 in) with bezel, 648 mm (25.5 in) without bezel | Minimum weight: 14.2 kg (31.2 lb) Maximum weight: 28.2 kg (62 lb) |
| Processor | Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4 product family Processor sockets: 2 Chipset: C610 Internal interconnect: Up to 9.6GT/s Cache: 2.5MB per core; core options: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 | |
| Memory | DDR4 RDIMMs at up to 2400MT/s 12 DIMM slots: 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB | |
| I/O slots | Support for up to 5 x PCIe
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| Storage | Up to 8 x 3.5" SAS, SATA, nearline SAS, SSD drives | |
| RAID controllers | Internal controllers: PERC S130 (SW RAID), PERC H330, PERC H730, PERC H730P External HBAs (RAID): PERC H830 External HBAs (non-RAID): 12Gbps SAS HBA | |
| Communications | 4 x 1GbE LOM | |
| Power supplies | 495W, 750W, 1100W hot-plug PSU; -48V DC 1100W hot-plug PSU; 450W cabled PSU | |
| Management | Systems management
iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade), 8GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade) | Dell OpenManage Connections:
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| Optional supported hypervisors | Citrix® XenServer, VMware vSphere® ESXi®, Red Hat® Enterprise Virtualization® | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux | |
| Rack support | ReadyRails™ II sliding rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded hole racks, with support for optional tool-less cable management arm. | |









































