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What are the key specifications of the Dell PowerEdge R330 Server?
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The Dell PowerEdge R330 is a 1U rack server with Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5/v6 processors, up to 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, and support for up to four 3.5\
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Which processors does the Dell PowerEdge R330 support?
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It supports Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5 and v6 series CPUs with up to four cores, 8 MB cache, and 80 W TDP.
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What is the maximum memory capacity of the R330?
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The R330 supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across four DIMM slots.
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What storage options are available on the PowerEdge R330?
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Storage can include up to four 3.5\
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Does the R330 support RAID configurations?
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Yes, it includes the Dell PERC H330 RAID controller with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50.
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What networking features are available on the R330?
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The server offers four integrated 1 GbE NICs and supports optional 10 GbE or fibre-channel network cards.
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What power supply options exist for the R330?
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It ships with a 250 W hot-plug PSU and offers an optional redundant 350 W power supply.
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How do I manage the Dell PowerEdge R330 remotely?
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The R330 includes iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for secure, agent-free remote management via web GUI or OpenManage tools.
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Which operating systems are compatible with the R330?
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It is certified for Windows Server, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, Ubuntu, and VMware ESXi.
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Is the Dell PowerEdge R330 suitable for virtualization?
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Yes, with up to four cores, 64 GB RAM, and flexible storage, it supports small to medium virtualization workloads.
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How energy efficient is the PowerEdge R330?
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It features 80 Plus certified power supplies and dynamic thermal control to minimize energy consumption.
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What expansion slots does the R330 include?
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The R330 offers one PCIe Gen3 x16 slot and one PCIe Gen3 x8 slot for network, storage, or GPU add-ons.
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What rack size does the Dell PowerEdge R330 require?
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The R330 is a 1U server compatible with standard 19-inch rack enclosures.
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What warranty and support options are available for the R330?
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Dell provides a one-year hardware warranty with optional ProSupport, ProSupport Plus, and extended service plans.
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How do I update firmware on the PowerEdge R330?
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Use iDRAC8’s Lifecycle Controller or Dell Repository Manager to download and apply firmware updates via ISO or web interface.
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Can I upgrade the CPU and memory on the R330?
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Yes, CPUs, memory modules, and power supplies are field-replaceable to scale performance and capacity.
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What is the typical cost of a Dell PowerEdge R330?
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Pricing starts around $600 for base configurations and varies with added memory, storage, and support options.
