Dell EMC PowerEdge R530 8×3.5″

Dell EMC PowerEdge R530 8×3.5″– Scalable 2U Rack Server for Virtualization and Business Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a versatile and affordable 2U rack server built to deliver balanced performance, mid-range scalability, and virtualization readiness. Designed for small to mid-sized businesses and data centers, the PowerEdge R530 supports a wide range of workloads including general-purpose computing, development environments, file sharing, backup, and small-scale virtualization.

Powerful Performance with Intel Xeon E5 v4 Processors

At the heart of the Dell PowerEdge R530 is the Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 processor family, offering multiple core options (up to 18 cores per CPU) and up to 2.5MB cache per core. With dual-socket support, the R530 provides the horsepower needed for compute-intensive tasks and concurrent workloads.

Complementing the processor power is support for up to 12 DDR4 DIMMs, operating at speeds up to 2400MT/s, allowing for a memory capacity suitable for multitasking, application hosting, and virtual machines.

I/O and Expandability

The R530 is built with flexibility in mind, offering up to 5 PCIe slots—including 3 PCIe 3.0 slots, which deliver double the throughput compared to previous generations. These slots provide expansion options for networking cards, storage controllers, and more, making the R530 a reliable platform for growth.

Storage Options and RAID Protection

Designed with storage scalability, the Dell PowerEdge R530 supports up to 8 x 3.5” hot-plug drives, compatible with SAS, SATA, nearline SAS, and SSD options. This allows organizations to expand storage easily as their data requirements grow.

Advanced RAID controller options include:

• PERC S130 (software RAID)

• PERC H330, H730, H730P (hardware RAID)

• External HBA options like the PERC H830 or 12Gbps SAS HBA

These give you the flexibility to configure redundancy, performance, or a mix of both depending on your business needs.

Integrated Remote Management with iDRAC8

The embedded Dell iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller provides remote access and intelligent automation, allowing IT administrators to monitor, update, and manage the server efficiently without physical presence. Paired with OpenManage Essentials and OpenManage Mobile, server deployment and lifecycle management are streamlined and simplified.

Energy Efficiency and Operational Cost Savings

The R530 is engineered to lower power consumption and optimize cooling, with features such as:

• High-efficiency processors and memory

• Fresh Air 2.0 compliance for deployment in less controlled environments

• Power supply options from 450W to 1100W (hot-plug and cabled)

This results in better cost savings over time, especially in energy-conscious or high-density deployments.

Dell EMC PowerEdge R530 8×3.5″ Technical Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U rack server

• Processors: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4, up to 18 cores per CPU

• Memory: Up to 12 DDR4 DIMM slots (up to 384GB)

• Storage: Up to 8 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA/NLSAS/SSD drives

• RAID: PERC S130/H330/H730/H730P/H830 supported

• I/O Slots: 5 PCIe (3 × PCIe 3.0, 2 × PCIe 2.0)

• Networking: 4 × 1GbE LOM

• Remote Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller

• Operating Systems Supported:

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  • VMware ESXi

  • Citrix XenServer

Ideal Use Cases

• Small to medium virtualized environments

• File servers and backup servers

• Development or test environments

• Business-critical applications needing moderate compute resources

Why Choose the Dell PowerEdge R530?

If you’re looking for a cost-effective, flexible, and scalable server, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R530 8×3.5″ delivers reliable performance, intelligent management, and excellent value. Whether you’re upgrading your infrastructure or deploying new systems, the R530 adapts to your evolving business needs.