Collection: Dell R430 Memory Upgrades

Dell PowerEdge R430 Memory Configuration

The R430 is a Dual Processor system with 8 DIMM slots on the first CPU and 4 DIMM slots on the second CPU. There are four memory channels per CPU. The channels on the first CPU control two DIMM slots each while the second set of channels only control one DIMM slot each. Different speeds can be mixed but the modules will function at the slowest speed installed.

Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R430 Memory Upgrade Tips

• The total number of DIMMs for the Dell R430 is 12 slots.
• The PowerEdge R430 supports 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB DDR4 ECC Registered. The Maximum amount of RAM the PowerEdge R430 server can hold is 384GB of Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) memory.
• The Dell R430 also supports load-reduced DIMMs (LRDIMMs) up to 64GB.
• The speeds supported are 2133Mhz, 2400Mhz and 2666MHz.
• When purchasing new memory it is best to purchase identical memory modules to what your system already has. Your current server configuration will determine the supported DIMM type and speed.
• RDIMMs and LRDIMMs mucst not be mixed.
• Think Long Term! Purchase the maximum amount that your PowerEdge R430 can hold and avoid wasting time and money on modules you won't be able to use if you upgrade again.