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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2699 v3 18-Core 2.3GHz 512GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730

SKU CH-3KQ5-KD4YZ

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon processors at 2.3 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 RAID controller and two 400 GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count18-Core Processor
  • Dual 18-core Xeon processors at 2.3 GHz for heavy parallel workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 modules supports large datasets
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • Dual 400 GB enterprise SATA SSDs deliver fast storage access
  • Quad-port network card with 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ for flexible connectivity

2U Rack Server with Dual 18-Core Xeon

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server system built for midsize and large enterprise workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 18 cores. The platform includes 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 modules and a PERC H730 storage controller with 1 GB cache.

Suited for Virtualisation and Database Nodes

This configuration fits environments running virtual desktop infrastructure, data warehousing or high-performance computing tasks. The dual-socket design and large memory capacity support dense virtualisation. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets, more than 24 DIMM slots or storage interfaces beyond SATA and SAS should evaluate other platforms.

PERC H730 RAID Controller with 1 GB Cache

The installed Dell PERC H730 controller manages the two 400 GB SATA SSDs and any additional drives across the eight 2.5-inch bays. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. This controller choice determines the RAID options and drive connectivity available in the chassis.

How it compares

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Price $1,773.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 count18-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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

What rack depth and rail clearance does the 2U PowerEdge R730 require?

The included Ready Rails mount in standard EIA racks with adjustable depth; verify your cabinet depth before installation.

Which step is often missed when installing the 18-core Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors and 512GB DDR4 memory?

Populate all 24 DIMM slots in the correct channel order and apply the required thermal grease pattern before seating the heatsinks.

When should the PERC H730 controller battery and the 400GB SSDs be replaced?

Replace the controller battery every 3 to 5 years; monitor SSD wear via iDRAC and swap drives when remaining endurance drops below 20%.

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