• Dell PowerEdge R330 PN: R330 – Affordable 1U Rack Server with Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6

    Description

    The [Dell PowerEdge R330](#Dell PowerEdge R330) is a versatile 1U rack server built for small-to-medium business (SMB) and remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments, delivering balanced performance and mid-range scalability. Dell Its single-socket design leverages the Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6 processor family—providing up to four cores and turbo speeds for agile application responsiveness. 

    Equipped with four DDR4 UDIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB at 2400 MT/s, it offers a 50% faster clock speed over DDR3, accelerating in-memory workloads and virtualization tasks. Storage flexibility is achieved via up to four hot-plug 3.5″ drives or eight hot-plug 2.5″ drives, paired with PERC S130, H330, H730, H730P, or H830 RAID controllers for data protection. SaveMyServer.com

    Management is simplified through the embedded iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, enabling agent-free deployment, firmware updates, and remote monitoring via OpenManage Essentials or Mobile—reducing IT overhead and accelerating time-to-value. Dell Energy-efficient components and Fresh Air 2.0 certification help control cooling costs while maintaining reliability under higher inlet temperatures. Dell

    Key Features

    • Single Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6 Processor for balanced compute performance in SMB/ROBO deployments 

    • Up to 64 GB DDR4 Memory across 4 UDIMM slots at 2400 MT/s for enhanced virtualization and caching 

    • Flexible Storage Options: up to 4× 3.5″ or 8× 2.5″ hot-plug drives supporting SATA, SAS, and SSD/NVMe SaveMyServer.com

    • Advanced RAID Controllers: PERC S130 (software), H330, H730, H730P, H830 for hardware RAID acceleration

    • Embedded iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for agent-free remote management and automation Dell

    • Energy Efficiency & Fresh Air 2.0 certification reduces data-center cooling requirements Dell

    • Redundant Hot-Plug PSUs: up to 2× 350 W AC for high availability

    Configuration

    ComponentSpecification
    Form Factor1U rack server
    Processor1× Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v6 / Pentium® / Core™ i3 / Celeron®
    Memory4× DDR4 UDIMM slots (2133/2400 MT/s), up to 64 GB
    Storage BaysUp to 4× 3.5″ HDD or 8× 2.5″ HDD/SSD (hot-plug or cabled)
    RAID ControllersPERC S130, H330, H730, H730P, H830
    I/O Slots2× PCIe 3.0 + 1× internal storage slot
    Network2× 1 GbE LOM
    ManagementiDRAC8 Express/Enterprise, Lifecycle Controller, OpenManage Essentials/Mobile/Power Center
    Power SuppliesUp to 2× 350 W hot-plug AC
    Dimensions (H×W×D)42.8 mm × 482.4 mm × 677.3 mm (with bezel & redundant PSU)
    Weight6.0 kg (empty, 4-bay) – 13.8 kg (max config, 4-bay); 6.4 kg – 13.4 kg (8-bay)

    Compatibility

    The PowerEdge R330 is certified on major operating systems and hypervisors, including:

    • Microsoft Windows Server® 2016/2012/R2 Server Shop

    • Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®

    • VMware® vSphere® ESXi®

    • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server

    • Citrix® XenServer

    Usage Scenarios

    For SMB file and application servers, the R330’s compact 1U footprint and balanced Intel® Xeon® compute allow consolidation of SQL databases, file shares, and domain controllers without overprovisioning hardware.

    As a ROBO server, its Fresh Air 2.0 rating and remote management via iDRAC8 enable deployment in branch sites with minimal IT staff, maintaining uptime and security through agent-free monitoring.

    For development and backup, flexible storage configurations (up to 8 hot-plug drives) paired with hardware RAID options ensure fast snapshots and restores, while dual-PSU redundancy supports 24×7 protection.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: Can the R330 support Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 processors?
    A1: Yes. The R330 is backwards-compatible with both E3-1200 v5 and v6 families, offering flexibility for refurbishments or upgrades.

    Q2: How do I configure iDRAC8 on the R330?
    A2: Enter System Setup during POST (<F2>), select “iDRAC Settings,” configure network parameters (DHCP or static IP), and access the web GUI at the assigned address.

    Q3: What inlet temperatures are supported under Fresh Air 2.0?
    A3: The R330 operates reliably with inlet temperatures up to 45 °C, reducing data-center cooling costs and enabling deployment in warm environments. Dell

    Q4: Which RAID controller offers the best performance?
    A4: For heavy I/O workloads, PERC H730P provides battery-backed write cache for superior performance, while PERC S130 is suitable for entry-level, cost-sensitive deployments.

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