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Dell PowerEdge R730 2U rack server front view with bezel and eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8-Core 256GB DDR4 H730 2x 300GB SAS

SKU CH-EBQK-R5V8M

Dual 8-core Xeon server with 256 GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller and two 300 GB SAS drives in a 2U rack chassis

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 2011-3

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 2 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 2.6 GHz base and 3.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 2133MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 1.5TB capacity
  • PERC H730 1GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Quad-port X520/I350 network card provides 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity
  • iDRAC 8 Enterprise plus dual 750W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and redundant power

Purpose-built 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6 GHz 8-core processors and 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots. A PERC H730 1 GB controller manages SAS and SATA drives, while an Intel X520/I350 daughter card adds dual 1 GbE and dual 10 Gb SFP+ links. iDRAC 8 Enterprise and dual 750 W platinum power supplies complete the chassis.

Suited for virtualised workloads, not GPU compute

This configuration targets midsize and large enterprises running virtual desktop infrastructure, databases, data warehousing or high-performance computing data nodes. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays and 12 Gb/s SAS backplane favour dense internal storage over external expansion. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, single-thread performance above 3.4 GHz or more than two processor sockets should evaluate alternative platforms.

Storage controller decides RAID flexibility

The PERC H730 1 GB mini controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, backed by a battery for cache protection. This single component determines which drive topologies and redundancy schemes are available, making it the decisive specification for storage-centric deployments.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 2.6 GHz base and 3.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 2133MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 1.5TB capacity
  • PERC H730 1GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Quad-port X520/I350 network card provides 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity
  • iDRAC 8 Enterprise plus dual 750W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and redundant power

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R730
ModelR730
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.60 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
Number of CPU Cores8-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1.5TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 1GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
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 2.5-inch SAS drives into the 8-bay front chassis, and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the carrier clicks, then verify the PERC H730 RAID configuration in the BIOS before loading an OS.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 300GB 10K SAS drives and the PERC H730 controller battery are the primary wear items; the 750W platinum PSUs are hot-swappable for easy service.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs run at 3.4GHz turbo under sustained load?

The dual 750W platinum power supplies set the ceiling; total system draw cannot exceed their combined rating without triggering throttling or shutdown.

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