Infrastructure Expansion: Adding Dell PowerEdge T430 Capacity

We’re excited to announce another infrastructure expansion with the addition of Dell PowerEdge T430 servers to our hosting fleet.

Highlights

Dell PowerEdge T430 nodes with dual Xeon E5-2623v3 CPUs and 64GB ECC RAM
Expanded capacity for small to medium game servers and Discord bots
Enhanced reliability with enterprise-grade ECC memory and redundant power supplies
Improved availability across our network with additional node capacity

What’s New?
What This Means for You
Technical Details
Deployment Strategy
What’s Next?
Performance Profile
Pricing Impact
Reliability & Uptime
Get the Most Out of Your Server
Thank You

What’s New?

Hardware Specifications

Our new Dell PowerEdge T430 servers bring reliable capacity expansion:

2× Intel Xeon E5-2623v3 processors (8 cores, 16 threads @ 3.0 GHz)
64GB DDR4-2133 ECC Registered RAM for maximum reliability
Enterprise-grade storage with RAID configurations
Redundant power supplies for uninterrupted operation
Dell iDRAC management for remote monitoring and control

Capacity Improvements

This expansion enables us to:

30% more available slots for new customers
Better resource isolation with dedicated core allocation
Reduced node density for improved performance consistency
Geographic expansion opportunities for future growth

What This Means for You

Current Customers

Existing customers benefit from:

More available capacity during peak hours
Better performance isolation from neighboring servers
Enhanced reliability with additional node redundancy
Faster deployment times for new servers

New Customers

New deployments can now launch on:

Dedicated CPU cores with consistent performance
ECC memory for enterprise-grade reliability
Optimized nodes for your specific game type
Redundant infrastructure for maximum uptime

Technical Details

Processor Architecture

The Xeon E5-2623v3 brings solid performance:

4 cores per CPU with Hyper-Threading (8 threads)
3.0 GHz base frequency for consistent performance
10MB L3 cache for improved game server responsiveness
Haswell architecture with AVX2 instruction support

Memory Configuration

64GB of ECC Registered RAM provides:

Error-correcting memory to prevent data corruption
Registered DIMMs for enhanced stability
Optimal allocation for 8-16 game servers per node
Dedicated memory for resource-intensive modpacks

Enterprise Features

Dell PowerEdge T430 platform benefits:

iDRAC remote management for 24/7 monitoring
Redundant power supplies for zero single points of failure
Hot-swappable components for rapid maintenance
Hardware RAID for data protection

Deployment Strategy

We’re rolling out T430 nodes strategically:

Phase 1 (Current)

Initial deployment of 4× T430 servers
Focus on Discord bot hosting and small game servers
Testing and validation period

Phase 2 (November 2025)

Expansion to medium-tier Minecraft servers
Integration with automated deployment system
Customer migration options for optimal placement

Phase 3 (December 2025)

Additional T430 nodes based on demand
Geographic expansion considerations
Specialized workload optimization

What’s Next?

This expansion paves the way for future growth:

Q1 2026

Additional T430 capacity in new locations
Enhanced load balancing across node types
Automated server placement optimization
Custom node selection for customers

Q2 2026

Geographic redundancy with paired nodes
Cross-node backup capabilities
Live migration between compatible hardware
Advanced resource scheduling

Q3 2026

Hybrid deployment across R630 and T430 nodes
Customer-selectable hardware preferences
Workload-optimized node placement
Enhanced monitoring and analytics

Performance Profile

The T430 excels at specific workloads:

Discord Bot Hosting

Optimal for: Small to medium bots (1-5K servers)
Startup time: <2 seconds average
Response latency: Sub-50ms command handling
Concurrent bots: 16-24 per node with isolation

Minecraft Servers (Vanilla/Paper)

Ideal for: 10-50 player servers
Start time: 6-10 seconds depending on plugins
TPS stability: Consistent 20 TPS under normal load
Recommended: Small to medium communities

FiveM Servers

Best for: 16-32 slot servers
Resource loading: 15-18 seconds average
Script performance: Stable under moderate load
Player capacity: Optimized for community servers

Terraria & Smaller Games

Perfect for: All server sizes
Low overhead: Excellent resource efficiency
Multiple instances: Run several worlds per node
Consistent performance: Predictable resource usage

Pricing Impact

Great news: Competitive pricing across all plans!

The T430 expansion allows us to:

Maintain our current pricing structure
Offer more value at entry-level tiers
Provide hardware selection options soon
Better serve small to medium communities

Pricing remains:

Discord Bot Hosting: From $1.99/mo
Minecraft Servers: From $2.99/mo
Game Servers: From $5.49-$8.99/mo

Reliability & Uptime

Enterprise-Grade Components

T430 reliability features:

ECC RAM: Detects and corrects memory errors automatically
Redundant PSUs: No downtime from power supply failures
RAID storage: Protection against drive failures
Dell support: 24/7 hardware warranty coverage

Monitoring & Management

Our operations team uses:

iDRAC monitoring: Real-time hardware health checks
Automated alerts: Proactive issue detection
Remote management: Rapid response to any issues
Preventive maintenance: Regular health assessments

Uptime Commitment

With T430 nodes added to our fleet:

Target: 99.9% uptime across all services
Redundancy: Multiple nodes for failover capability
Monitoring: 24/7 automated and manual oversight
Support: Round-the-clock technical team

Get the Most Out of Your Server

Tips for optimal performance on T430 infrastructure:

Match your workload to the hardware profile
Use appropriate resource allocations for your game type
Enable server optimization features in your control panel
Monitor your usage to ensure you’re on the right plan
Contact support for workload-specific optimization advice

Recommended Use Cases

The T430 nodes are ideal for:

Small Discord bot communities
Private Minecraft servers
Community game servers (16-32 players)
Development and testing environments
Multiple small game instances

Thank You

This expansion reflects our commitment to growing with our community. By adding diverse hardware to our fleet, we can better serve customers across all use cases and budget levels.

Have questions about our infrastructure? Contact our support team:

Email: support@mambahost.com
Discord: Join our community
Live Chat: Available 24/7 in your control panel

Ready to deploy on our expanded infrastructure? View our plans and launch your server today.