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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and dual redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U 8-Bay 2x Xeon E5-2699 v3 2.3GHz 18C 128GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-K5SH-0JP5K

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon processors, 128GB DDR4 memory, two 400GB SATA SSDs and a PERC H730 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
  • Dual 18-core Xeon processors handle heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation deployments
  • PERC H730 controller enables flexible RAID configurations
  • Dual 400GB SSDs deliver fast storage for active datasets
  • Quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking handles high-throughput traffic

Dell PowerEdge R730 2U dual Xeon server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors, each running at 2.30 GHz with 18 cores. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules. A PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache manages the two installed 400 GB SATA SSDs. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management are included.

Ideal for virtualisation hosts and database nodes

This configuration suits organisations that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact 2U form factor. The dual-socket design and 24 DIMM slots support up to 1.5 TB of DDR4 for memory-intensive workloads. Buyers who require more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays, a different storage interface than SATA or SAS, or a single-socket platform should evaluate other form factors.

PERC H730 RAID controller with battery-backed cache

The storage subsystem centres on the Dell PERC H730 controller, which supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its 1 GB battery-backed cache protects in-flight data during power loss. This controller determines which drive types and RAID configurations are possible, making it the key specification to verify against your storage requirements.

Highlights

  • Dual 18-core Xeon processors handle heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation deployments
  • PERC H730 controller enables flexible RAID configurations
  • Dual 400GB SSDs deliver fast storage for active datasets
  • Quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking handles high-throughput traffic

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R730
ModelR730
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
Number of CPU Cores18-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1.5TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 1GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)2 x 400GB SATA SSD
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, Single Riser Included (Riser 3)
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2x Xeon E5-2699 v3 processors into the LGA 2011-3 sockets, and what step is often missed?

Align the notches on each 18-core Xeon with the socket keys, lower the load plate gently, then torque the retention screws in a cross pattern; the step often missed is seating the heat-sink retention brackets evenly so both CPUs make full contact with the 2U heatsinks.

What maintenance or replacement will the PERC H730 controller battery and the 2x 400GB SSDs need later?

The H730 1GB battery typically lasts 3-5 years before it can no longer hold write-back cache during power loss; replace it when iDRAC 8 Enterprise reports a degraded state. The 400GB SATA SSDs should be monitored for wear via SMART and swapped once their write endurance reaches the vendor threshold.

What limit appears first when the dual 18-core Xeons run sustained workloads in this 2U chassis?

The 2U thermal envelope with dual 750W PSUs becomes the first ceiling; under continuous all-core load the fans ramp to maximum and the system will throttle the 2.3GHz base clock to keep CPU temperatures within specification.

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