DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2× Xeon E5-2640 v4 256GB DDR4

Dell PowerEdge R730 8LFF Server

This Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server designed for virtualisation, database and high-density storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 processors, each offering 10 cores at 2.4GHz, and 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis supports SAS and SATA drives via the PERC H730 RAID controller. Integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise enables remote management.

Compatibility Checklist

Verify that your rack provides a 2U space with 36-inch depth clearance and adequate airflow for dual 495W power supplies. Confirm the PERC H730 controller matches your desired RAID level and that you have suitable SAS or SATA drives for the eight 3.5-inch bays. Ensure your network infrastructure can use the installed Intel I350 and X540 ports providing two 10GbE and two 1GbE connections. Memory expansion beyond 256GB requires DDR4 ECC registered modules up to the 768GB maximum.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Dual 495W power supplies deliver redundancy while feeding both CPUs and fully populated drive bays under continuous operation. The PERC H730 controller maintains consistent throughput during long rebuilds or heavy database writes without thermal throttling. iDRAC8 Enterprise monitoring allows proactive fan-speed and temperature management during extended compute tasks. The system supports a maximum of two processors, so scaling beyond the installed pair is not possible.