DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2670 v3 512GB DDR4 No Drive rack server

Dual-socket Xeon server for dense storage workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R730 fits eight 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack frame. Two Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors run at 2.3GHz with twelve cores each and 30MB cache per chip. Installed memory totals 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered DIMMs, expandable to 768GB across twenty-four slots. A PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across SATA drives. Integrated graphics and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management come standard.

Sustained throughput with dual 495W supplies

Redundant 495W power supplies keep both CPUs and all drive bays fed during continuous operation. The PERC H730 controller maintains consistent RAID performance across the eight-bay backplane without thermal throttling. Network connectivity uses Intel I350 and X540 adapters providing two 10GbE and two 1GbE ports for steady data flow. Firmware is updated to the latest stable release before shipment and each unit passes a full burn-in test.

Verify rack depth and drive carrier compatibility

The chassis measures 36 inches deep, so confirm your rack enclosure accommodates that length with cable clearance. Eight 3.5-inch bays require matching drive carriers; drives are not included and must be sourced separately. Maximum memory ceiling is 768GB, so plan any future expansion within that limit. Rail kits are available on request if your rack uses a different mounting standard.