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DELL PowerEdge R730 8SFF Xeon E5-2690 v3 384GB DDR4

SKU CH-D5G9-15MXC

A 2U rack server holding eight 2.5-inch drive bays, one 12-core Xeon at 2.6 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730 SAS controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs1
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 12-core Xeon E5-2690 v3 at 2.6GHz for demanding workloads
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets
  • 8 x 2.5" SAS drive bays with PERC H730 RAID controller
  • Dual 10GbE and 1GbE network ports for high throughput
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management with latest firmware

DELL PowerEdge R730 8SFF Server

The DELL PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server system designed for dense compute workloads. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 processor running at 2.6GHz with 12 cores and 30MB cache. The system includes 384GB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory across 24 DIMM slots, with capacity for up to 768GB. An 8-bay 2.5-inch SAS chassis and PERC H730 RAID controller provide flexible storage options.

Virtualisation hosts needing large memory pools

This configuration suits virtualisation clusters, database caching layers, or compute nodes where 384GB of RAM supports high VM density. The single-socket layout leaves one processor socket open for future expansion up to two CPUs. Buyers who need dual-processor performance immediately or require installed boot drives should evaluate other platforms. The integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise licence enables full remote lifecycle management.

Single Xeon E5-2690 v3 with 384GB DDR4

The installed processor delivers 12 cores at 2.6GHz with a 30MB cache, while the 384GB DDR4 memory fills half the maximum 768GB capacity. This balance of core count and memory bandwidth determines whether the server fits memory-intensive applications. The PERC H730 controller supports SAS drives in the eight front-accessible bays, and dual 495W power supplies provide redundancy for the configured components.

How it compares

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Price $1,323.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 2.6 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 CPUs1
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage2,40
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

What chassis and drive-bay configuration does the R730 8SFF need for the installed PERC H730 controller?

The 8SFF chassis provides eight 2.5-inch SAS bays that connect directly to the PERC H730 RAID controller; populate the bays with SAS drives to use the installed controller.

How does the single Xeon E5-2690 v3 at 2.6GHz with 12 cores affect workloads that previously ran on older Xeon E5 v2 systems?

The v3 processor delivers higher per-core frequency and 30 MB cache while keeping the same socket generation, so existing DDR4 memory and SAS storage remain compatible and multi-threaded tasks gain throughput.

How can I verify the 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory and iDRAC8 Enterprise are functioning after first boot?

Enter the BIOS to confirm 384 GB DDR4 is detected at the correct speed, then log into iDRAC8 Enterprise via its dedicated network port to review system health, firmware versions and sensor readings.

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