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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v3 2.0GHz 14-core 256GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730

SKU CH-9BC3-ZSH26

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors at 2.0 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730 RAID controller, and two 400 GB SATA SSDs for high-density virtualisation and database workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor
  • Dual 14-core Xeon processors deliver 28 threads for heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation and database datasets
  • PERC H730 1GB controller provides hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Dual 400GB SATA SSDs give fast boot and application storage in hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring over dedicated network

Dual Xeon E5-2683 v3 server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprise workloads. Two 14-core Xeon processors at 2.0 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo provide 28 total cores for virtualization, databases and high-performance computing nodes. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730 RAID controller. It targets IT teams who need dense compute in a standard rack footprint.

Sustained multi-core throughput

With both CPUs installed the server can maintain all 28 cores at base frequency under continuous load thanks to redundant 750 W platinum power supplies. The H730 controller with 1 GB cache sustains mixed read-write streams to the two 400 GB SATA SSDs in RAID configurations from 0 through 60. Quad-port networking with two 10 Gb SFP+ links keeps storage and migration traffic flowing during extended VDI or HPC runs without throttling.

Thermals and power in normal use

The 2U chassis uses redundant hot-swap 750 W platinum supplies that share load evenly, reducing per-unit stress and fan speed during typical operation. iDRAC 8 Enterprise monitors inlet temperature and power draw in real time so administrators can set alerts before thermal limits are reached. Front-to-back airflow across the 8-bay 2.5" drive cage and CPU heatsinks keeps component temperatures stable under normal enterprise workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $1,047.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 count14-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 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 much power do the two 750 watt platinum supplies draw when the server runs continuously?

The system includes redundant 750 watt platinum efficiency power supplies; actual draw depends on workload but the units are rated for 750 watts each.

What cabling and drives must I provide to populate the remaining six 2.5 inch bays?

The chassis holds eight 2.5 inch SATA or SAS drives; two 400GB SATA SSDs are installed, so you need up to six additional drives and matching cables.

Can the iDRAC 8 enterprise port share the existing 1GbE and 10GbE network links?

iDRAC 8 enterprise uses a dedicated management port; it does not share the Intel X520/I350 quad port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ daughter card.

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