Description
Dell PowerEdge R230 server with Xeon E3-1220 v5, 32GB DDR4 ECC RAM, RAID & 250W PSU. Compact 1U rackmount server for SMB, file storage, and virtualization.
Product Features
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Powered by Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 (4 cores, 3.0GHz base, 3.5GHz turbo)
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32GB DDR4 ECC Registered Memory (4x 8GB SK Hynix DIMMs)
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RAID controller installed for data protection & performance
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Expansion-ready with PCIe slot
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Compact 1U rackmount server for SMBs and datacenters
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Energy-efficient 250W PSU for cost-conscious deployments
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Professionally tested and enterprise ready
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R230 is a cost-effective and reliable 1U rackmount server designed for small-to-medium business workloads, file storage, and light virtualization. Featuring an Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 processor, this system delivers quad-core performance at 3.0GHz base and up to 3.5GHz turbo, making it ideal for running business applications with stability and efficiency.
Configured with 32GB of DDR4 ECC memory (4x 8GB SK Hynix DIMMs), the R230 provides both performance and data reliability, ensuring uptime for mission-critical operations. The included hardware RAID controller adds an extra layer of data protection, making it well-suited for file servers, backup storage, or database hosting.
The 250W power supply makes this system energy-efficient, reducing operating costs without compromising performance. With its compact 1U rackmount design, the Dell R230 is the perfect fit for datacenter racks, office deployments, or branch IT infrastructure where space is limited.
Whether deployed as a file server, backup system, SMB application host, or virtualization platform, the Dell PowerEdge R230 provides the right balance of performance, energy efficiency, and affordability.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand / Model | Dell PowerEdge R230 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Server |
| Processor | 1x Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 (4 cores, 3.0GHz base, 3.5GHz turbo, 8MB cache) |
| Memory | 32GB DDR4 ECC Registered (4x 8GB SK Hynix 2133P DIMMs) |
| Max Memory Capacity | Up to 64GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Configurable (supports 2.5”/3.5” SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs) |
| RAID Controller | Yes – hardware RAID card installed |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe slot |
| Networking | Integrated Network Interface |
| Power Supply | 1x 250W PSU |
| Voltage / Current | 100–240V AC, 3.5A–1.5A |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Certifications | UL, CE, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, RoHS |
| Condition | Cleaned and working |
Compatible Products
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Intel C230 chipset-based motherboards
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DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (8GB, 16GB modules, up to 64GB max)
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Dell SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs (2.5” / 3.5”)
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox VE
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Microsoft Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019)
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Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, Debian)
Ideal Use Cases
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SMB workloads (ERP, CRM, accounting software)
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File storage & backup server
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Entry-level virtualization host
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Database hosting (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
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Development & testing environments
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Lightweight web hosting
Comparison Angle
Compared to the Dell PowerEdge R220, the R230 provides newer Xeon E3 v5 CPUs, DDR4 memory support, better RAID options, and improved efficiency. With its compact form factor and energy-saving design, the R230 is an affordable upgrade for SMBs looking for reliability in a smaller footprint.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Additional DDR4 ECC RAM kits (16GB / 32GB modules)
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Enterprise HDDs & SSDs (1TB, 2TB, 4TB options)
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RAID card upgrades for advanced storage configurations
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Rack rails & cable management arms
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Spare 250W redundant PSUs