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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2699 v3 2.3GHz 18-core 256GB DDR4 8× 2.4TB SAS H730

SKU CH-YFEV-FMZ74

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 memory, eight 2.4 TB SAS drives on an H730 RAID controller, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking, iDRAC8 Enterprise management.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count18-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 8 x 2.4TB 10K SAS

  • Dual 18-core Xeon processors handle heavy multi-threaded workloads at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports large virtualisation and database tasks
  • PERC H730 controller with battery backs RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for data protection
  • Eight 2.4 TB 10 K SAS drives provide high-capacity low-latency storage in 2U
  • Quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking plus iDRAC8 Enterprise enable remote management

Dual 18-core Xeon 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 18 cores each. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory installed across eight 32 GB modules. Eight 2.4 TB SAS hard drives connect through a PERC H730 RAID controller with battery backup. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy.

Virtualisation hosts and database nodes

This configuration suits workloads that need high core counts and large memory capacity such as virtual desktop infrastructure, database servers or compute clusters. The quad-port network card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for flexible connectivity. Buyers who need solid-state storage or more than two processor sockets should look at other platforms.

24 DIMM slots support 1.5 TB maximum

The system board provides 24 DDR4 slots and the chipset supports up to 1.5 TB of registered ECC memory. Current population uses eight slots leaving room for future expansion. Memory speed runs at 2133 MHz matching the processor specification.

How it compares

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

Price $2,831.99
Pricier than about 63% 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 count18-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.3 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

Will the 2.4TB SAS drives saturate the H730 controller under sustained heavy I/O?

Eight 2.4TB 10K SAS drives on the H730 12Gb/s controller provide high sequential throughput; the controller’s 1GB cache and RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 support absorb burst loads before the drives become the bottleneck.

How loud and hot does the dual 750W power supply setup get when both CPUs run at 3.6GHz turbo all day?

Dual 750W platinum PSUs share the load, keeping each unit in its high-efficiency range; the 2U chassis uses redundant hot-swap fans that ramp up under sustained 3.6GHz turbo, so expect audible airflow in a quiet room.

Which SFP+ modules or DAC cables do I need to use the X520 10GbE ports?

The X520/I350 daughter card presents two 10Gb SFP+ ports; you must supply compatible SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach cables for the desired fibre or copper link.

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