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Dell 463-7649 PowerEdge R330 1U Rack Server, Xeon E3-1220 v5, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD
8GB RAM64 Gb Ddr41TB HDD
A dense, power-efficient 1U Xeon E3 platform that fits enterprise workloads into a single rack unit without overspending on compute capacity.
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Overview
Reliable Performance with the Dell PowerEdge 463-7649 1U Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge 463-7649 is a compact 1U rack server offering dependable performance for various business applications. Equipped with an Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 processor and ample DDR4 memory, this server is designed for efficiency and reliability.
Specifications:
- Form Factor: 1U Rack Server
- Processor: 1 x Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 Quad-Core (4 Core) 3 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 1 x 1 TB Serial ATA/600 HDD
- Controller: 12GB/s SAS RAID Supported Controller
- Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
- Power Supply: 1 x 350 W
- Optical Drive: DVD-Reader
Key Features
Dell Poweredge 463-7649 1u Rack Server - 1 X Intel Xeon E3-1220 V5 Quad-core (4 Core) 3 Ghz - 1 Processor Support - 8 Gb Standard/64 Gb Ddr4 Sdram Maximum Ram - 1 Tb (1 X 1 Tb) Serial Ata/600 Hdd - 12gb/s Sas Raid Supported Controller - Gigabit Ethernet - 1 X 350 W - Dvd-reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the R330's memory be expanded beyond the base 8GB, and what's the ceiling?
Yes — the R330 supports up to 64GB of DDR4 SDRAM across its DIMM slots. The base configuration ships with 8GB, which is adequate for light workloads, but SMB file serving, virtualization, or database applications will benefit from expanding to 32GB or beyond. DDR4 ECC registered modules are the supported type — verify module compatibility against Dell's certified memory list before purchasing third-party DIMMs.
The spec sheet lists both 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 — can I mix drive types?
The R330 uses a 12Gb/s SAS RAID controller that supports both SAS and SATA drives. You can mix SATA HDDs and SSDs in the same backplane, but mixing SAS and SATA drives within the same RAID array is generally not supported and not recommended. The base configuration ships with a 1TB SATA/600 HDD.
What RAID levels does the included controller support?
The R330 ships with a SAS RAID controller supporting standard RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10 depending on the specific controller SKU). For the base configuration, confirm which PERC controller variant is installed — some R330 configs ship with a non-RAID HBA rather than a full PERC card, which affects available RAID levels.
Is this a suitable hypervisor host for VMware ESXi or Hyper-V?
The E3-1220 v5's four cores and the system's 64GB memory ceiling make it viable for small-scale virtualization — hosting 4–8 lightweight VMs with careful resource allocation. It is not suited for dense VM consolidation. Both VMware ESXi and Windows Server Hyper-V are supported; Dell's HCL lists compatible driver versions for this platform.
How does the 1U form factor affect cooling and noise levels in a production environment?
1U servers run higher fan speeds than tower or 2U equivalents to move adequate airflow through a constrained chassis. The R330 in a rack environment produces meaningful fan noise, particularly under load — not an issue in a dedicated server room, but relevant if the rack is located in a shared office space.
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