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Silver 2U rack server front with eight drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v4 2.1GHz 16-Core 256GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730

SKU CH-KS26-VA1HG

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, eight 400GB SATA SSDs and a PERC H730 storage controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual 16-core Xeon CPUs deliver 32 threads for heavy workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised environments
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 400 GB enterprise SSDs provide fast SATA storage
  • iDRAC 8 Enterprise gives full remote management access

Dual 16-Core Xeon Platform

The PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 processors running at 2.1 GHz, each providing 16 cores for a total of 32 threads. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and includes a PERC H730 storage controller with 1 GB cache. Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs populate the front 2.5-inch drive bays, while dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management complete the base configuration.

Virtualisation And Database Nodes

This server suits organisations deploying virtual desktop infrastructure, database clusters or high-performance computing data nodes that benefit from high core counts and large memory capacity. The 24 DIMM slots support up to 1.5 TB of DDR4, allowing significant future expansion. Buyers who need more than eight internal drives or require a different drive interface should evaluate alternative chassis designs.

12 Gb/s SAS SATA Controller

The PERC H730 controller operates at 12 Gb/s and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, backed by a battery-protected cache. It manages the installed SATA SSDs and any additional SAS or SATA drives added to the eight-bay backplane. Confirm that your workload matches the controller’s supported RAID set and drive protocol before deployment.

How it compares

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

Price $1,535.99
Cheaper than about 58% 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 count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD8 × 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 can I confirm the PERC H730 controller is operating correctly after installation?

The PERC H730 1GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes; verify operation by checking the controller BIOS during boot and monitoring drive status through iDRAC8 Enterprise.

What components are included with the R730 and what must be purchased separately?

The server ships with two Xeon E5-2683 v4 processors, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory in eight 32GB modules, eight 400GB SATA SSDs, PERC H730 controller, X520/I350 quad-port network card, iDRAC8 Enterprise, two 750W platinum PSUs, ready rails and front bezel; additional drives or memory require separate purchase.

Which memory configuration should I choose if I need to expand beyond the installed 256GB?

The system has 24 DDR4 slots supporting up to 1.5TB total; the current 256GB uses eight 32GB registered ECC modules at 2400MHz, leaving 16 slots available for matched DDR4 registered ECC modules to reach maximum capacity.

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