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Dell PowerEdge R730 2U rack server front view with bezel and drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8-Core 128GB DDR4 H730 2x 800GB SSD

SKU CH-46VS-8VJ9N

A 2U rack server with dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730 RAID controller and two 800 GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.6 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation and database tasks
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for data protection
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast storage for critical applications
  • Quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking plus iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management

Dell PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprise workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors running at 2.6 GHz with a 3.4 GHz turbo frequency. Each CPU provides eight cores, giving a total of sixteen cores for parallel tasks. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz registered ECC memory across eight modules.

Suits virtualisation hosts and database nodes

This server suits teams running virtual desktop infrastructure, databases, or high-performance computing data nodes. The PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 1 GB cache battery. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and hot-swap drive bays provide redundancy. Buyers who need more than two installed processors or more than 24 memory slots should look elsewhere.

24 DDR4 slots support up to 1.5 TB

The motherboard offers 24 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 1.5 TB of DDR4 memory. This ceiling determines whether the platform can grow with future workload demands. The LGA 2011-3 socket limits CPU upgrades to the same processor family. The quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections for flexible networking.

How it compares

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Price $946.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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 × 800 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 2.6 GHz Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors hold their speed under continuous load or hit a thermal ceiling?

Each CPU can turbo up to 3.4 GHz; sustained frequency depends on the chassis airflow and the dual 750 W platinum power supplies keeping temperatures in check.

How loud and hot does the R730 get when both CPUs and the H730 controller run 24/7?

Dual redundant 750 W platinum supplies and hot-swap fans are designed for continuous rack operation, but exact decibel and thermal figures vary with inlet temperature and workload.

What cabling and modules do I need to use the onboard 10 Gb SFP+ ports on the X520/I350 card?

The quad-port daughter card provides two 10 Gb SFP+ ports; you must supply compatible SFP+ transceivers and fibre or direct-attach cables for those links.

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