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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 8SFF Xeon E5-2650 v3 384GB DDR4

SKU CH-1S43-J3S9Z

A 2U rack server holding eight 2.5-inch SAS bays, one 10-core Xeon at 2.3GHz, 384GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.3 GHz
  • Installed CPUs1
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 10-core Xeon E5-2650 v3 at 2.3GHz for multi-threaded throughput
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for large dataset handling
  • 8 SFF 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS RAID controller
  • Dual-port 10GbE plus dual 1GbE Intel networking for high-speed connectivity
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management for out-of-band server control

Server Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server system built for data-centre workloads. It ships with one Intel Xeon E5-2650 v3 processor running at 2.3GHz and 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch SAS drive bays and a PERC H730 RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 Enterprise.

Fit & Limits

This configuration suits environments that need high memory density in a compact rack footprint, such as virtualisation hosts or in-memory databases. The single 10-core CPU leaves a second socket open for future expansion up to the supported maximum. Buyers who need installed storage drives, a second processor from day one, or graphics acceleration should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

The installed memory capacity is 384GB of DDR4, with a system maximum of 768GB. This figure determines whether the server can hold your working set without swapping. Verify that your application fits within this ceiling before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $1,198.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 384 GB
Higher than about 75% 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 CPUs1
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage4,80
Disk controllerDell PERC H730 SAS Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC8 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

How much rack depth does the 36-inch Dell R730 chassis require?

The server measures 36 inches deep, so allow at least that much clear rail depth plus cable clearance behind the rear panel.

What is the correct sequence for seating the 384GB DDR4 ECC registered modules after opening the top cover?

Populate the DIMM slots in the order shown on the air-shroud label, pressing each module straight down until both ejector clips click.

When should the two 495W power supplies be replaced to avoid unexpected shutdowns?

Plan replacement after the rated MTBF interval or if iDRAC8 reports a firmware power-supply health alert.

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