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DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v4 2.1GHz 16-Core 768GB DDR4 H730 8x 2.5" Trays

SKU CH-G5ZH-64C9W

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 RAID controller, eight 2.5-inch drive trays, quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual 16-core Xeon processors deliver 32 threads at 2.1 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 1.5 TB
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port networking provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 8 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Dual 16-core Xeon server for dense virtualisation

The PowerEdge R730 fits into a 2U rack slot and ships with two Xeon E5-2683 v4 processors running at 2.1 GHz, 16 cores each, plus 768 GB of registered ECC DDR4 memory across 24 slots. It targets midsize and large enterprises running databases, VDI or HPC data nodes that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact form factor. The H730 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 1 GB cache and battery backup.

Eight hot-swap trays and quad-port networking free

Eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive trays populate the front chassis, leaving internal PCIe slots available for additional controllers or accelerators. A daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, so no extra network adapters are required for typical cluster interconnects. iDRAC 8 Enterprise gives full remote management without consuming a front-panel port.

Redundant 750 W platinum supplies handle peak loads

Two hot-swap 750 W platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load and maintain operation if one unit fails, keeping the dual-processor configuration and fully populated memory subsystem stable under sustained compute workloads. The 2U chassis uses front-to-rear airflow with variable-speed fans that ramp only when inlet temperatures rise, keeping acoustic output low in standard data-centre aisles.

How it compares

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

Price $2,815.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% 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 RAM768 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
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

Questions about this item

How far can the 768 GB of DDR4 memory be expanded before hitting the R730 ceiling?

The R730 supports up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 across its 24 DIMM slots, so the installed 768 GB can be doubled.

What thermal and acoustic load should I expect from the dual 750 W platinum supplies and two 16-core Xeons running continuously?

Dual 750 W platinum PSUs and two 2.1 GHz 16-core Xeons will draw significant power and generate considerable heat; plan for robust rack cooling and expect noticeable fan noise under sustained load.

Which drive type and cabling do I need to populate the eight 2.5-inch trays served by the PERC H730 controller?

The eight 2.5-inch trays accept SAS or SATA drives and connect to the PERC H730 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller with its 1 GB cache battery.

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