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Silver 2U rack server with eight front 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-D848-MQJF3

Rack server with dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory and eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SAS or SATA storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors provide 2.6GHz base speed
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • PERC H730 SAS controller enables RAID redundancy
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays allow high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration

Dell PowerEdge R730 8LFF dual Xeon server

This Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server populated with two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors running at 2.6 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch large form factor drive bays and includes a Dell PERC H730 SAS RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with an Enterprise licence. The unit ships without drives, allowing the buyer to choose capacity and type.

Suited for virtualisation hosts

The eight-bay chassis and 768 GB maximum memory make this system a good fit for virtualisation clusters, database servers or backup targets that need local SATA or SAS storage. Buyers who require dedicated GPU acceleration, more than two processor sockets or a different drive form factor should evaluate alternative platforms.

PERC H730 SAS RAID controller defines storage

The installed PERC H730 controller manages RAID across the eight 3.5-inch bays using SAS or SATA drives. It determines which RAID levels are available and whether the server can boot from the array. Confirm that the controller meets the redundancy and performance needs of the intended workload before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,102.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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).
Processor speed 2.6 GHz
Higher than about 80% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage960,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H730 SAS Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC8 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

What is the first limit that appears when both Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz continuously?

The dual 495 W power supplies set the total power envelope that the two processors, 256 GB DDR4, PERC H730 controller and eight 3.5" drive bays must share.

How loud or hot does the R730 get when it runs all day under load?

Dual 495 W supplies and eight drive bays mean sustained airflow through the 12th-generation chassis; expect server-grade fan noise and heat output typical of a 2U rack unit.

Which drive type must I already own to populate the eight front bays?

The bays accept 3.5" SATA drives; the PERC H730 SAS controller also supports SAS if you prefer that interface.

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