Are you looking to breath some new life into your PowerEdge T430 Server?  You’ve found the best site on the net for free hardware upgrade ideas.  We’ll show you how to get some more quality years out of your PowerEdge T430 Server.  The PowerEdge T430 is a 5U Rackmount or Tower Server produced by Dell.  It is a dual socket Intel Xeon based server that supports up to 1TB of DDR4 19200R ECC Reg Memory.  Dell provided multiple hard drive backplane options when they released the T430 server to meet the needs of most server environments.  Let us show you our awesome upgrade ideas for the PowerEdge T430 Server.

 

Where to buy?

If you haven’t already acquired a PowerEdge T430 Server we’d recommend checking out a company called Serverworlds.  They sell the T430’s cheap and they provide free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.  You can click one of these links and it’ll bring you directly to their T430 Pages: PowerEdge T430 Tower Server.

The goal is to upgrade your processors, memory, and controller to optimize the server for your particular solution.

 

 

Recommended Processors:

 

V3 Processors:

 

Up to 2 x QC Xeon E5-2637 V3 3.5Ghz 15MB 9.6GTs Processors | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR202)

Up to 2 x 6C Xeon E5-2643 V3 3.4Ghz 20MB 9.6GTs Processors | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR204)

Up to 2 x 8C Xeon E5-2667 V3 3.2Ghz 20MB 9.6GTs Processors | 3.6Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR203)

Up to 2 x 12C Xeon E5-2690 V3 2.6Ghz 30MB 9.6GTs Processors | 3.5 Max Turbo Frequency (SR1XN)

 

V4 Processors:

 

Up to 2 x QC Xeon E5-2637 V4 3.5Ghz 15MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P3)

Up to 2 x 6C Xeon E5-2643 V4 3.40Ghz 20MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.7Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P4)

Up to 2 x 8C Xeon E5-2667 V4 3.2Ghz 25MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.6Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2P5)

Up to 2 x 10C Xeon E5-2640 V4 2.40Ghz 25MB 8GTs Processor | 3.4Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2NZ)

Up to 2 x 14C Xeon E5-2690 V4 2.6Ghz 35MB 9.6GTs Processor | 3.5Ghz Max Turbo Frequency (SR2N2)

 

PowerEdge T430 Standard Processor Heatsink (WC4DX)

 

 

 

How much Memory should I get?

 

It depends on what you plan to use the server for.  Some, users need 16gb and some need 1TB.

A good baseline would be 64GB using larger capacity modules.  This will allow you to leave open memory slots to scale up as needed.

 

Memory PNs:

 

8GB 2Rx8 2133P ECC Reg Module (H8PGN)

16GB 2Rx4 2133P ECC Reg Module (1R8CR)

32GB 2Rx4 2133P ECC Reg Module (PR5D1)

 

4GB 1Rx8 2400T DDR4 ECC Reg Module (K67DJ)

8GB 1Rx8 2400T DDR4 ECC Reg Module (888JG)

16GB 1Rx8 2400T DDR4 ECC Reg Module (HNDJ7)

32GB 2Rx4 2400T DDR4 ECC Reg Module (CPC7G)

64GB 4Rx4 2400T DDR4 ECC LR Module (29GM8)

 

 

Recommended Raid Controllers:

 

Perc HBA330 for JBOD (J7TNV)

Perc H730 w/1GB and Battery Backup (44GNF)

Perc H730P w/2GB and Battery Backup (X4TTX)

 

Raid Controller Cables:

 

PowerEdge T430 8HDD LFF H330/H730/H730P SAS Cable (69R40)

PowerEdge T430 16HDD SFF H330/H730/H730P SAS Cable (1KXPP)

 

 

 

What Hard Drive should I get?

 

The PowerEdge T430 has multiple Hard Drive Backplanes:

 

16 x 2.5″ SAS Backplane

8 x 3.5″ SAS Backplane

 

PowerEdge T430 Hard Drive Trays:

 

PowerEdge T430 2.5″ Tray (8FKXC) 

PowerEdge T430 3.5″ Tray (KG1CH)

PowerEdge T430 2.5″ to 3.5″ Hybrid Tray Kit (KG1CH-9W8CD)

 

SATA 3.5″ Enterprise Drives:

 

Dell 1TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 2TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 4TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 6TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 8TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 10TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 12TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive 

Dell 14TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive 

Dell 16TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

 

SAS 3.5″ Enterprise Drives:

 

Dell 1TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 2TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 4TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 10TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive 

Dell 12TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 14TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 16TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 3.5″ Hard Drive

 

SATA 2.5″ Enterprise Drives:

 

Dell 1TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 2TB SATA 6GBPS 7.2K Enterprise 2.5″ Hard Drive

 

 

NL SAS 2.5″ Drives:

 

Dell 1TB NL SAS 12GBPS 7.2K 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 2TB NL SAS 12GBPS 7.2K 2.5″ Hard Drive

 

SAS 2.5″ Drives:

 

Dell 300GB SAS 10K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 300GB SAS 15K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 600GB SAS 10K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 600GB SAS 15K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 900GB SAS 10K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 900GB SAS 15K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 1.2TB SAS 10K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 1.8TB SAS 10K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive

Dell 2.4TB SAS 10K 12GBPS 2.5″ Hard Drive 

 

Sata SSD 2.5″ Drives:

 

Dell 120GB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 240GB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 480GB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD 

Dell 960GB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 1.6TB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 1.92TB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

 

SAS SSD 2.5″ Drives:

 

Dell 200GB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 400GB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD 

Dell 480GB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 800GB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 960GB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 1.6TB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 1.92TB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

Dell 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

 

 

Network Cards:

 

Broadcom 5720 Dual Port Gigabit Adapter (0FCGN)

Broadcom 5720 Quad Port Gigabit Adapter (HY7RM)

Intel I350 Dual Port Gigabit Adapter (7MJH5)

Intel I350 Quad Port Gigabit Adapter (THGMP)

QLogic 41162 Dual Port 10GB Copper Adapter (5N0W3)

 

 

Popular Replacement Parts:

 

PowerEdge T430 System Board (XNNCJ)

PowerEdge T430 iDrac Module (R2PRC)

PowerEdge T430 1×8 3.5″ SAS Backplane (70YDP)

PowerEdge T430 1×16 2.5″ SAS Backplane (XWP8P)

PowerEdge T430 LCD Control Panel (DX0M2)

Perc HBA330 for JBOD (J7TNV)

Perc H730 w/1GB and Battery Backup (44GNF)

Perc H730P w/2GB and Battery Backup (X4TTX)

PowerEdge T430 8HDD LFF H330/H730/H730P SAS Cable (69R40)

PowerEdge T430 16HDD SFF H330/H730/H730P SAS Cable ()

PowerEdge T430 System Fan (17MK3)

PowerEdge T430 450W Non-Redundant Power Supply (H3DKF)

PowerEdge T430 Power Distribution Board (12PJJ)

PowerEdge T430 Redundant Power Supply Kit (PET430-RPS-Kit)

PowerEdge T430 495W Power Supply (GRTNK) (VKDD2)

PowerEdge T430 750W Power Supply (PJMDN) (5RHVV) (W8R3C) (TPJ2X)

PowerEdge T430 1100W Power Supply (Y26KX) (CMPGM)

iDrac 8 Enterprise License (License)

PowerEdge T430 Dual SD-Reader (PMR79)

PowerEdge T430 Rack to Tower Conversion Kit (PET430-RacktoTower-Kit)

Poweredge T430 Decorative Bezel w/Key (5P4N8)

 

Sample Configuration:

 

PowerEdge T430 Tower Server (8HDD LFF)

2 x Intel Xeon E5-2670 V3 2.30Ghz 30MB 9.6GTs

256GB PC2133P ECC Reg (16 x 16GB)

2 x 600GB SAS 10K 12gBPS Hot Plug

4 x 4TB SAS 7.2K 12GBPS 3.5″ Hot Plug

H730 w/1GB and BBU

Broadcom 5720 Dual Port Gigabit Onboard

iDrac 8 Enterprise

2 x 495W Platinum Power Supplies

Bezel w/Key

Feet