Deliver balanced performance & midrange scalability with a powerful 2S/2U rack server. Designed for data centers needing an affordable, virtualization-ready, 2-socket rack server, the R530 is an excellent platform for a wide range of common business applications, including: Mail & messaging; File & print, Workgroup collaboration, Web serving, Video streaming. The R530 is also highly attractive as a dedicated development or backup server. Adapt to changing workload conditions with an expandable platform ready for virtualization & high-availability clustering. The R530 easily accommodates data growth with support for up to eight 3.5" hard drives & a range of RAID options for data protection & optimized performance. In addition, Dell's innovative Failsafe Hypervisor provides hypervisor redundancy, giving the R530 additional resiliency compared to single-point-of-failure implementations. Save time & reduce potential for error with simplified, intuitive systems management. Speed time to production & drive better ROI by automating deployment, management & updating with the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (i DRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller. Control data center availability more effectively by monitoring & managing the health & availability of Dell Power Edge servers anytime, anywhere through Open Manage Mobile & a handheld device. Harness your energy budget with energy-efficient processors, memory & power supplies. Fresh Air 2.0 configurations allow you to operate confidently at extended temperatures without the need for chilled air.