DELL PowerEdge R730 2U rack server E5-2609v3 1.9GHz 48GB 8x 300GB SAS H330

2U Rack Server for Virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2609v3 six-core processor running at 1.9 GHz. It ships with 48 GB of DDR4 memory installed across 24 DIMM slots and includes eight 300 GB 15K SAS drives managed by a PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 750 W redundant power supplies and a DVD-ROM drive complete the configuration.

Suited to Dense Compute, Not Maximum Memory

This system fits environments that need high core density and fast local storage in a compact 2U form factor, such as virtualisation hosts, database nodes or rendering farms. The single-socket layout and 48 GB memory ceiling limit workloads that demand dual-processor throughput or RAM capacities beyond the installed 48 GB. Buyers who require dual-socket performance from day one, larger memory capacity than 48 GB, or 10 GbE connectivity should evaluate other platforms.

Eight-Bay 2.5-Inch Hot-Plug Chassis

The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays wired for SAS or SATA drives, with the current population using 300 GB 15K SAS disks. This bay count and drive size determine how much local storage can be added without external enclosures.