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Dell PowerEdge R730 2U rack server front view with bezel and eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2699 v3 18C 2.3GHz 256GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730

SKU CH-EM8X-TP8F9

Dual 18-core Xeon 2U rack server with 256 GB DDR4 and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count18-Core Processor
  • Dual 18-core Xeon CPUs provide high parallel throughput for demanding workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised environments and databases
  • Eight 400GB SATA SSDs deliver fast storage with hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Quad-port networking adds 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring

PowerEdge R730 2U rack server

This Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server system equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors. Each processor delivers 18 cores running at 2.30 GHz with a 3.6 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730 storage controller with 1 GB cache.

Virtualisation and database teams.

The dual 18-core configuration and 256 GB memory suit organisations consolidating virtual machines, running large databases or hosting virtual desktop infrastructure. Eight drive bays populated with 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast local storage for read-intensive workloads. Buyers needing GPU acceleration for deep learning or workloads that exceed 1.5 TB memory capacity should evaluate alternative platforms.

256 GB DDR4 registered ECC across 24 slots

Memory capacity and type are the primary constraints for this server. The 256 GB installed uses DDR4 2133 MHz registered ECC modules in eight 32 GB sticks. Twenty-four DIMM slots allow expansion up to 1.5 TB. Confirm your application fits within this memory ceiling and that registered ECC DDR4 matches your replacement or upgrade planning.

How it compares

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

Price $1,511.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 count18-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.3 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 do I install the 2.5" SSDs into the 8-bay front panel and which step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the latch clicks, then configure the PERC H730 RAID array in the controller BIOS before the OS sees the volumes.

What maintenance will the PERC H730 RAID controller need over time?

The controller uses a battery-backed cache; replace the battery module when the iDRAC8 Enterprise console reports a degraded or failed battery status.

What limit appears first when both 18-core Xeon E5-2699 v3 CPUs run at 3.6GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 750W platinum power supplies set the power ceiling; sustained turbo on all cores can hit that limit before thermal throttling activates.

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