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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8 Core 128GB DDR4 H730 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-X5PF-7CT1D

2U rack server with dual 8-core Xeon processors, 128GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller, dual 400GB SSDs, quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking and redundant 750W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8-core CPUs deliver 16 total cores for heavy workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 2133MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation and database tasks
  • PERC H730 1GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection
  • Two 400GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network access

Rack server for virtualised workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure and database workloads. Two Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors deliver 16 cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.4 GHz turbo. Eight 16 GB DDR4 modules provide 128 GB of registered ECC memory across 24 slots.

Suited for high-density compute.

This configuration suits teams that need strong multi-threaded performance and redundant 750 W platinum power supplies in a compact 2U chassis. The eight 2.5-inch bays and PERC H730 controller support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for mixed workloads. Buyers requiring more than eight drive bays or a different drive interface must choose a different platform.

24 DDR4 slots define maximum memory

The system board provides 24 DDR4 DIMM slots with a 1.5 TB ceiling, so the installed 128 GB can grow substantially without replacing the chassis. Each processor uses the LGA 2011-3 socket and the Intel C610 chipset. Memory expansion is the key specification when planning future capacity.

How it compares

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Price $783.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 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

How do I install the 2.5 inch SSDs into the 8-bay front panel and which step is often missed?

Slide each 2.5 inch drive into a front bay until the carrier clicks, then check that the PERC H730 controller detects both 400GB SSDs in the RAID BIOS before loading the OS.

Which component will need replacement first and how do I identify the correct part?

The PERC H730 RAID battery backs the 1GB cache; when iDRAC8 reports a battery fault, order the Dell H730 replacement battery module for the Mini controller.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs run at 3.4GHz turbo continuously?

The dual 750W Platinum PSUs share the load; sustained 3.4GHz turbo on all 16 cores can trip the platform power budget before the cooling fans reach maximum speed.

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