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Dell PowerEdge R730 2U rack server front view with bezel and drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 rack server 2x Xeon E5-2680 v3 2.5GHz 12-core 512GB DDR4 10x 600GB SAS

SKU CH-89ZQ-9BY1H

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon processors, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, ten 600GB 10K SAS drives and PERC H730 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 512GB

HDD 8 x 600GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 12-core Xeon CPUs reach 3.3 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots supports large virtualisation
  • PERC H730 1 GB cache enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • Ten 600 GB 10 K SAS drives deliver fast redundant storage
  • Quad-port X520 I350 card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 GbE SFP+ links

Dual 12-core Xeon rack server

The PowerEdge R730 packs two Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors running at 2.5 GHz with a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency. Each CPU delivers 12 cores for a total of 24 threads across the 2U chassis. It targets midsize and large enterprises running databases, virtual desktop infrastructure or high-performance computing workloads. Buyers who need more than two sockets or newer instruction sets should look elsewhere.

Sustained multi-thread throughput

With 512 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz registered ECC memory installed across 16 modules, the system keeps large working sets in RAM during extended jobs. The PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache backs RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 modes for consistent disk performance. Ten 600 GB 10K SAS drives supply 6 TB of raw capacity for steady-state read and write patterns.

Enterprise connectivity and management

A quad-port daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for flexible network topologies. iDRAC 8 Enterprise enables full remote power, console and firmware control without a local KVM. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and hot-swap drive bays support non-stop operation in a standard rack. Ready rails and a front bezel are included for immediate mounting.

How it compares

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

Price $1,593.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R730
Model nameR730
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.5 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, Single Riser Included (Riser 3)
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the R730 run with both 750 W platinum power supplies loaded all day?

Dual 750 W platinum supplies share the load efficiently; the 2U chassis uses redundant hot-swap fans to keep the two Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors and 512 GB of DDR4 within thermal limits during continuous operation.

What rack, rails and network modules must I already have to install this server?

Ready Rails and front bezel are included; the 2U unit fits a standard rack, and the X520/I350 daughter card provides two 1 GbE ports plus two 10 Gb SFP+ ports that require compatible SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach cables.

Will the PERC H730 controller and SAS backplane recognise the 10K 600 GB drives I already own?

The H730 1 GB controller supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA with RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through, so existing 2.5-inch 600 GB 10K SAS drives are fully compatible.

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