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

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x E5-2640 v3 256GB DDR4 10x 600GB SAS

SKU CH-CKR5-VNRXG

2U rack server with dual 8-core 2.6 GHz Xeon CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, ten 600 GB 10K SAS drives on a PERC H730 controller, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 8 x 600GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz turbo to 3.4 GHz for heavy compute
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots supports large virtualisation
  • PERC H730 1 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Ten 600 GB 10K SAS drives deliver 12 Gb/s storage throughput
  • Quad-port 1/10 GbE network card plus iDRAC8 Enterprise for remote management

Dell PowerEdge R730 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprise workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with eight cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. A PERC H730 storage controller manages ten 600 GB 10K SAS drives in the eight 2.5-inch bays.

Virtualisation and database hosts

This configuration suits organisations running virtual desktop infrastructure, databases or high-performance computing data nodes. The dual-socket design and large memory capacity support dense virtualisation. Buyers who require more than two processors or need flash-optimised storage tiers should evaluate other platforms. The installed drives are mechanical SAS units, not solid-state media.

Ten 600 GB SAS drives on H730 RAID

The server provides ten 600 GB 10K SAS hard drives connected to a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache. The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. This storage layout determines both capacity and redundancy for the workload. No solid-state drives are included in this build.

How it compares

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

Price $1,028.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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 count8-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.6 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 space and power circuits must I have available before installing this 2U server?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with two 750 W hot-swap power supplies; ensure your rack has the vertical space and matching PDU outlets for redundant power.

Can the PERC H730 controller manage my existing 12 Gb/s SAS drives alongside the ten 600 GB drives already installed?

Yes, the H730 supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, so older compatible drives can be added to the same backplane.

How do I confirm the iDRAC 8 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

Connect the dedicated management port, power on the server, and watch for the iDRAC IP address on the POST screen or LCD; then log in via browser to verify the Enterprise licence features.

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