Dell PowerEdge R330 1U Rack Server Xeon E3-1230 v5 16GB 2x 480GB SSD No OS | Wty

Dell PowerEdge R330

Key Benefits

• Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 — latest-generation single-socket Xeon for the R330 platform — supports ECC memory for data integrity in production environments
• ECC DDR4 RAM — error-correcting memory prevents silent data corruption — mandatory for server workloads handling financial, medical, or transactional data
• Hot-swap drive bays — replace failed drives without server downtime — critical for production environments with uptime requirements
• iDRAC8 remote management — manage, monitor, and reboot the server from anywhere without physical access — essential for branch office and remote deployments
• Compact 1U design — efficient rack-space use for datacentre or server room deployments with limited rack units available
• PERC RAID support — optional hardware RAID delivers better performance and more RAID levels than software RAID, with battery-backed write cache

Performance in Use

The PowerEdge R330 is Dell's purpose-built SMB and branch office 1U server — sized right for the majority of small business workloads. Running a domain controller, file server, print server, and application server concurrently on a Xeon E3 with 16–32 GB of ECC DDR4 is within comfortable reach of this platform, leaving headroom for growth.

Hot-swap drive bays and iDRAC8 remote management mean the R330 can operate productively without an on-site IT technician. Failed drives get swapped in scheduled maintenance windows, and iDRAC8 provides console access, hardware health monitoring, and remote reboot capability from any network-connected management workstation.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Form Factor	1U rack-mount
Processor	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 or v6 (4-core, up to 3.9 GHz)
Max RAM	Up to 64 GB ECC DDR4 UDIMM (4 DIMM slots)
Drive Bays	4× 3.5" hot-swap or 8× 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA
RAID	Optional PERC H330 or H730 controller
Remote Management	iDRAC8 (Express standard; Enterprise optional)
Networking	2× onboard 1 GbE; optional 10 GbE add-in
Power Supply	Single or redundant PSU options
PCIe Slots	2× PCIe 3.0 expansion slots
Warranty	12-month Reboot IT warranty

Is It Right for You?

✓ Best For: • SMB file, print, and application servers • Branch office infrastructure • Edge computing and remote site deployments • Low-density virtualisation (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V) • Development, test, and staging server environments

✗ Not For: • High-core-count compute requiring dual-socket CPUs • Memory-intensive workloads exceeding 64 GB RAM • Dense virtualisation with large VM counts — consider a dual-socket platform

Condition Grades

Grade	Cosmetic	Testing
A — Excellent	Minimal marks, near-new appearance	Full functional test passed
B — Good	Light wear, fully functional	Full functional test passed

Frequently Asked Questions

What RAID configurations are supported?

With a PERC H330 or H730 controller installed, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 are supported. The onboard BIOS RAID supports RAID 0 and 1 only.

How much RAM can the R330 support?

The R330 supports up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM across 4 DIMM slots (4× 16 GB). The minimum RAM configuration for practical workloads is 8 GB.

Does it support Windows Server and VMware?

Yes — the R330 is certified for Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and VMware ESXi 6.x and 7.0. Check Dell's compatibility matrix for specific configurations.

Is iDRAC Enterprise included?

iDRAC8 Express is standard. Enterprise (which adds virtual console/media, vFlash, and REST API) requires an optional Enterprise licence key.

What shipping costs apply?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

Warranty & Support