• Dell PowerEdge R530 – Versatile 2U Rack Server with Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 CPUs

    Keywords

    Dell PowerEdge R530, 2U rack server, Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4, 12 DDR4 DIMM slots, virtualization-ready server, iDRAC8 Lifecycle Controller, Fresh Air 2.0, 8×3.5″ drive bays, PERC H730 RAID, hot-plug PSU

    Description

    The [Dell PowerEdge R530](#Dell PowerEdge R530) is a two-socket, 2U mainstream rack server optimized for a wide range of business and virtualized workloads. Designed with the Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 product family, it delivers up to 18 cores per processor to accelerate databases, virtualization, and analytics while maintaining energy efficiency Dell.

    Memory performance is driven by 12 DDR4 DIMM slots supporting speeds up to 2400 MT/s (max 256 GB per CPU), enabling high memory capacity for in-memory databases and large VM densities Dell. Storage flexibility comes from front-loaded support for up to eight 3.5″ SAS/SATA/nearline SAS or SSD drives, paired with internal PERC S130, PERC H330, PERC H730, or PERC H730P controllers for hardware RAID protection Dell.

    Operational efficiency is enhanced by the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller, providing agent-free management, zero-touch deployment, and automated monitoring via OpenManage tools Dell. Coupled with Fresh Air 2.0 capability and energy-optimized components, the R530 helps data centers reduce cooling and power costs without sacrificing performance.

    Key Features

    • Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 CPUs: Up to 18 cores per processor for compute-intensive workloads Dell

    • 12 DDR4 DIMM Slots: Supports RDIMM/LRDIMM at up to 2400 MT/s for up to 256 GB per CPU Dell

    • Flexible Storage: Up to 8× 3.5″ SAS/SATA/nearline SAS/SSD bays with PERC S130/H330/H730/H730P RAID options Dell

    • Five PCIe Slots: Three PCIe 3.0 and two PCIe 2.0 slots for expansion cards and accelerators StorageReview.com

    • Embedded iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller: Agent-free remote management and zero-touch deployment Dell

    • Fresh Air 2.0: Certified for higher inlet temperatures to reduce cooling requirements Dell

    • Redundant Power: Hot-plug PSU options (495 W, 750 W, 1100 W AC/DC) for high availability Dell

    Configuration

    ComponentSpecification
    Form Factor2U rack server
    Processors2× Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3/v4 (up to 18 cores, 2.5 MB cache per core)
    Memory12× DDR4 DIMM slots (1866/2133/2400 MT/s; 4 GB–32 GB modules; up to 256 GB per CPU)
    Storage ControllersPERC S130 (SW RAID), PERC H330, PERC H730, PERC H730P; PERC H830 (external RAID)
    Drive BaysUp to 8× 3.5″ SAS/SATA/nearline SAS/SSD
    I/O Slots3× PCIe 3.0 + 2× PCIe 2.0
    Network4× 1 GbE LOM; optional mezzanine cards
    ManagementiDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller; OpenManage Essentials/Mobile/Power Center
    Power Supplies495 W, 750 W, 1100 W AC/DC hot-plug
    CoolingUp to 6 hot-plug fans; Fresh Air 2.0 support
    Dimensions (H×W×D)86.8 mm × 434 mm × 646 mm (with bezel)
    Weight14.2 kg (min) – 28.2 kg (max)

    Compatibility

    The PowerEdge R530 supports a broad range of operating systems and hypervisors, including:

    • Citrix® XenServer 6.5, 7.0 Dell

    • Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise 11/12 Dell

    • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6/7 Dell

    • VMware ESXi 5.1–7.0 Dell

    • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 LTSC Dell

    Usage Scenarios

    For virtualization and VDI, the R530’s dual-socket architecture and high-speed memory support allow consolidation of dozens of virtual machines per server while maintaining low latency Dell. Its eight drive bays and hardware RAID options ensure fast, resilient storage for VM disks and swap.

    As a backup or development server, the R530 offers cost-effective performance with Fresh Air 2.0 certification for reduced cooling expenses, making it ideal for staging, test labs, or secondary backup sites Dell. Embedded iDRAC8 simplifies remote administration across clusters, reducing the need for on-site visits.

    In entry-level HPC and analytics, three PCIe 3.0 slots enable GPU or FPGA acceleration cards, while dual Xeon cores handle parallel workloads such as data modeling or batch processing. The chassis’ high thermal tolerances allow denser rack deployments in data centers.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: Can the R530 use Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 processors?
    A1: Yes, the R530 supports both E5-2600 v3 and v4 CPUs, offering flexibility when upgrading existing hardware Dell.

    Q2: How do I configure the iDRAC8 on the R530?
    A2: During POST, press <F2> for System Setup, select “iDRAC Settings,” then under Network specify DHCP or static IP. After reboot, access the GUI at the configured IP (default 192.168.0.120) Dell.

    Q3: What cooling environments does the R530 support?
    A3: Certified for Fresh Air 2.0, the R530 operates in inlet temperatures up to 45 °C, reducing data-center cooling requirements and power costs Dell.

    Q4: Which RAID controller should I choose for performance versus cost?
    A4: For entry-level software RAID, PERC S130 provides basic protection. For higher performance and battery-backed cache, choose PERC H730 or H730P hardware RAID controllers Dell.

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