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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2680 v3 12-core 2.5 GHz 512 GB DDR4 8× 400 GB SSD H730

SKU CH-G1DT-BDFQC

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon processors at 2.5 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 memory, eight 400 GB SATA SSDs on an H730 RAID controller, quad-port networking and dual 750 W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual 12-core Xeon processors reach 3.3 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports large virtualisation environments
  • Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730 controller deliver hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Quad-port X520/I350 network card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links
  • iDRAC 8 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum supplies enable remote management and power redundancy

Dual Xeon 12-core rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors. Each CPU provides 12 cores at 2.5 GHz with a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 modules and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs managed by a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache.

Virtualisation hosts needing dense memory

This configuration suits environments that run many virtual machines or containers and benefit from 24 total cores and a large 512 GB DDR4 pool. The eight-bay 2.5-inch chassis is populated entirely with SATA SSDs, so buyers who need more drive bays or a single-socket platform should look elsewhere.

PERC H730 RAID controller with battery

The installed Dell PERC H730 1 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its battery-backed cache protects in-flight writes during power loss, a decisive factor for databases and other write-sensitive workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,066.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R730
Model nameR730
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.5 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, Single Riser Included (Riser 3)
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

Will the PERC H730 controller battery need periodic replacement?

The PERC H730 includes a battery-backed cache; the battery is a consumable part that typically requires replacement every few years to maintain write-back caching protection.

Which component reaches its limit first during continuous heavy workloads?

The two Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors each have a 12-core design with a 3.3 GHz turbo ceiling; sustained all-core loads will hit thermal and power limits before memory or storage bottlenecks appear.

How loud and hot does the system get when running 24/7 with both 750 W power supplies active?

Redundant 750 W platinum supplies and hot-swap fans keep temperatures within spec; acoustic output rises with workload but remains typical for a 2U rack server in a data-centre environment.

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