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DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2699 v3 18-Core 2.3GHz 128GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730

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Two-socket 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon processors, 128 GB DDR4 and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count18-Core Processor
  • Dual 18-core Xeon CPUs run at 2.3 GHz base clock
  • 128 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 modules
  • PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 400 GB enterprise SATA SSDs installed in 2.5-inch bays
  • Quad-port network card provides 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 GbE SFP+ connectivity

Dual Xeon 18-Core Server for Virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors, each delivering 18 cores at 2.3 GHz with a 3.6 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots, supporting up to 1.5 TB total capacity. This configuration targets midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, VDI, databases or high-performance computing workloads.

Redundant Platinum Power Supplies and Cooling

Two hot-swap 750 Watt platinum-efficiency power supplies provide full redundancy for continuous operation. The 2U chassis uses forced-air cooling designed for dense 2.5-inch drive bays and dual high-core-count CPUs. Thermal management scales with workload intensity across the 24 DIMM slots and eight drive positions without requiring liquid cooling or external airflow assistance.

Eight-Bay Storage and Quad-Port Networking

The front panel holds eight 2.5-inch bays populated with 400 GB SATA SSDs managed by a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. A quad-port network daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections for flexible fabric integration. iDRAC 8 Enterprise enables remote management, while included ready rails and a front bezel simplify rack installation and physical security.

How it compares

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

Price $1,315.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 count18-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 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

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA SSDs into the 8-bay front drive cage and which step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the carrier latch clicks, then verify the PERC H730 controller detects all 8x 400GB SSDs in the RAID BIOS before installing the OS.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 750W Platinum PSUs and the PERC H730 controller battery are the primary field-replaceable units; fans and SSDs follow typical server refresh cycles.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both 18-core Xeons run at 3.6GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 750W power supply rating and 2U chassis airflow set the practical ceiling before CPU throttling engages.

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