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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and dual redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2680 v3 2.5 GHz 12-core 256 GB DDR4 8× 1.2 TB SAS

SKU CH-X6PY-0F15P

Two-processor 2U rack server with 24 cores, 256 GB DDR4, eight 1.2 TB SAS drives and dual 10 Gb SFP+ networking

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 8 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual 12-core Xeon CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.5 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports virtualisation density
  • PERC H730 1 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide high-speed storage capacity
  • iDRAC 8 Enterprise gives full remote management with dual 750 W PSUs

Dual-socket 2U rack server

The PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.5 GHz with 12 cores and a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency, giving 24 cores total. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives connect through a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache.

Virtualisation hosts needing dense CPU and memory

This server suits teams running virtualisation clusters, database nodes or VDI workloads that benefit from high core counts and large memory capacity in a 2U form factor. The quad-port network card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for flexible connectivity. Buyers who need more than 1.5 TB of RAM or more than two processors should look at larger platforms. Organisations requiring only a single CPU or fewer drive bays can consider smaller configurations.

PERC H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache

The installed Dell PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its 1 GB battery-backed cache accelerates write-heavy workloads and protects data during power loss. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays accept SAS or SATA drives through this controller. Confirm that your workload fits within the eight-bay limit and the SAS interface before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $1,113.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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

What rack depth and rail kit does the 2U PowerEdge R730 need to mount securely?

The server is a 2U rack unit and ships with Dell Ready Rails for standard square-hole or threaded-hole racks; verify your cabinet depth supports the full chassis length before installation.

How are the two Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors and the 256 GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is commonly missed?

Both LGA 2011-3 sockets are already populated with the 12-core CPUs, and the 24 DIMM slots hold eight 32 GB registered ECC modules at 2133 MHz; the step often missed is ensuring the memory configuration matches the per-channel population rules for optimal performance.

Which components in the R730 are hot-swappable and will need replacement during the server's service life?

The eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives, the two 750 W platinum power supplies, and the PERC H730 controller battery are all hot-swappable; drives and the controller battery are the items most likely to require replacement over time.

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