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Silver 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays visible on the front

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2698 v3 256GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-V5EM-FW4BM

Rack server with dual Xeon E5-2698 v3 CPUs at 2.3 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 memory, eight 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730 SAS controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.3 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon E5-2698 v3 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.3 GHz
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
  • Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable large storage arrays
  • Dual 10 GbE and 1 GbE ports provide high-throughput networking
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R730 8-bay rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server system built for virtualisation, database and compute-intensive workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2698 v3 processors running at 2.3 GHz, each providing 16 cores and 40 MB cache for a total of 32 threads. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730 SAS controller for RAID management.

Ideal for dense virtualisation

This configuration suits IT teams that need 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and dual 10 GbE plus dual 1 GbE networking from the installed Intel I350/X540 card. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with an Enterprise licence. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, additional PCIe expansion beyond the standard riser layout or a 1U form factor should consider a different platform.

Maximum memory capacity of 768 GB DDR4

The system currently holds 256 GB across its DIMM slots and can be expanded to 768 GB using DDR4 registered modules. This ceiling determines how many virtual machines or in-memory databases the host can sustain before a hardware upgrade becomes necessary.

How it compares

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

Price $1,228.99
Cheaper than about 67% 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 2.3 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 9,950 items is 2.3 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage4,00
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

How does the 2.3 GHz base clock on the 16-core Xeon E5-2698 v3 behave under sustained load in a dual-socket R730?

Both Xeon E5-2698 v3 processors run at 2.3 GHz base frequency with 16 cores each, giving 32 cores total. Turbo boost raises clocks when thermal headroom allows, but sustained all-core speeds depend on workload and cooling in the 2U chassis.

What throughput limit does the PERC H730 SAS controller impose on the eight 3.5-inch SATA bays?

The PERC H730 SAS controller manages all eight 3.5-inch drive bays over SATA links. Each bay is capped at SATA 6 Gb/s, so maximum sequential throughput per drive is around 540 MB/s and aggregate bandwidth scales with the number of active drives.

What physical clearance does the 36 x 24 x 10 inch 2U chassis require for front-to-back airflow?

The chassis measures 36 inches deep, 24 inches wide and 10 inches high (2U). It needs unobstructed front intake and rear exhaust space; allow at least several inches of clearance at both ends for the dual 495 W power supplies to move air effectively.

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