DELL PowerEdge R730 2U rack server E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 8GB 2x1TB H330

Rack Server with Eight-Core Xeon

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2630v3 processor running at 2.4 GHz with eight cores and sixteen threads. It ships with 8 GB of DDR4 memory across twenty-four DIMM slots and includes two 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives managed by a PERC H330 RAID controller. Dual 750 W hot-swap power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation.

Suits Small-Scale Virtualisation and File Services

This configuration fits businesses needing a compact platform for light virtualisation, file sharing or backup targets with room to add up to six more 3.5-inch drives. The single-socket layout and 8 GB base memory limit immediate capacity for memory-heavy workloads or dual-processor compute clusters. Buyers who need a second CPU installed, larger initial RAM or SSD storage should consider other options.

Single Processor Limits Initial Compute Density

The server supports a maximum of two processors but only one Xeon E5-2630v3 is populated, capping the out-of-the-box core count at eight. Adding a second compatible CPU doubles thread capacity and unlocks the remaining twelve memory slots for full 1536 GB potential. This single-socket starting point is the decisive factor for sizing the system to workload demands.