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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 8x3.5" 1x Xeon E5-2680 v3 384GB DDR4

SKU CH-RQ0E-17307

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch bays, one 12-core Xeon at 2.5GHz and 384GB DDR4

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.5 GHz
  • Installed CPUs1
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 12-core Xeon E5-2680 v3 at 2.5 GHz handles heavy workloads
  • 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 RAID controller
  • Dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE Intel network ports built in
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Server purpose and audience

This Dell PowerEdge R730 rack server ships with one Xeon E5-2680 v3 processor at 2.5 GHz, 12 cores and 30 MB cache, plus 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It is built for virtualisation hosts, database nodes or compute clusters that need a two-socket platform with room for a second CPU. The 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis and PERC H730 SAS controller provide flexible local storage capacity.

Fit and alternatives

The system suits teams that want a tested, firmware-current 12th-generation rack mount with integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management and dual 495 W supplies. Buyers who require two populated processors from day one or who need more than 768 GB of memory should look elsewhere. The unit arrives without any drives installed, so a separate storage purchase is mandatory.

Deciding specification

The single installed Xeon E5-2680 v3 delivers 12 cores at 2.5 GHz with 30 MB cache, and the board supports a second identical processor to double thread count. This CPU configuration is the primary factor that determines whether the server matches your workload licensing and performance targets.

How it compares

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

Price $1,569.99
Cheaper than about 57% 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 2.5 GHz
Higher than about 70% 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 speed2.5 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage2,00
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 rack space and rail kit do I need for the 36-inch deep R730?

The server is 36 inches deep and fits a standard rack; a compatible rail kit is available on request.

Can the PERC H730 controller run my existing 3.5-inch SATA drives alongside the new DDR4 memory?

Yes, the H730 SAS controller supports SATA drives in the 8 drive bays while the system uses 384GB DDR4 ECC memory.

How do I confirm the iDRAC8 Enterprise licence and dual 10GbE ports are active after setup?

Log into the iDRAC web interface to verify the Enterprise licence status and check that both 10GbE ports show link and traffic.

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