Buying Guide & FAQs
The Dell PowerEdge R230 delivers reliable single-socket performance in a space-efficient 1U form factor. Powered by Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6 processors and supporting up to 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, these refurbished servers are ideal for branch offices, file serving, and small virtualisation environments.
Key Features
Processor: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6, Core i3, Pentium, or Celeron
Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (4 DIMM slots)
Memory: Up to 64GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM (4 DIMM slots)
Storage: 2-4 × 3.5" drives, hot-swap options available
RAID: PERC S130 software, H330/H730/H830 hardware options
RAID: PERC S130 software, H330/H730/H830 hardware options
Networking: Dual 1GbE ports (Broadcom 5720)
Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
Form Factor: 1U rack server (42.8mm height)
Expansion: 2 × PCIe 3.0 slots (x16 + x8)
Expansion: 2 × PCIe 3.0 slots (x16 + x8)
Why Choose Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R230 from CompuWyze?
- Rigorous UK Testing: Every server undergoes comprehensive hardware validation and stress testing
- 12-Month Warranty: Full parts and labour warranty with responsive UK-based support
- Ready to Deploy: Pre-configured with latest firmware and remote management tools
- Cost-Effective Performance: Enterprise-grade reliability at fraction of new server cost
- Next-Day Delivery: Fast UK shipping to minimise deployment delays
- Flexible Configurations: Various CPU, memory, and storage options to match your requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What processors are supported in the PowerEdge R230?
The R230 supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 and v6 family processors, as well as Intel Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron options. All our refurbished units come with enterprise-grade Xeon processors for optimal reliability.
What RAID options are available?
Standard configuration includes PERC S130 software RAID. We can also configure hardware RAID controllers including PERC H330, H730, or H830 depending on your performance and redundancy requirements.
Is the R230 suitable for virtualisation?
Yes, the R230 makes an excellent small-scale virtualisation host. With up to 64GB RAM and modern Xeon processors supporting virtualisation technologies, it can efficiently run multiple VMs for branch office or SMB environments.
What remote management features are included?
All R230 servers include iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for comprehensive remote management, monitoring, and maintenance. This allows full server administration without physical access.