DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730 2x Xeon E5-2680v4 384GB DDR4 8SFF
A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors at 2.4GHz, 384GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 RAID controller and eight 2.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual 14-core Xeon processors handle heavy virtualisation workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large in-memory databases
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise provides remote out-of-band management
- Redundant 495W power supplies maintain uptime during component failure
Purpose-built 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a two-socket rack-mount server delivered in an 8-bay 2.5-inch chassis. It ships with two Xeon E5-2680v4 processors at 2.4 GHz, each offering 14 cores and 35 MB cache, plus 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The system includes a PERC H730 SAS controller, dual 495 W power supplies, iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management and a quad-port Intel network card with two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE connections.
Fit for dense virtualisation.
This configuration suits organisations that need high core counts and large memory capacity for virtualisation, database or compute clusters while using external or shared storage. The eight SFF bays accept SATA or SAS drives only, and no drives are included. Buyers who require direct-attached flash storage or GPU-accelerated workloads should evaluate other platforms because the chassis provides only SATA/SAS drive interfaces and integrated graphics.
Memory ceiling is the deciding factor
The platform supports a maximum of 768 GB of DDR4 across 24 DIMM slots, so the installed 384 GB leaves half the capacity available for future expansion. If the workload will grow beyond that limit, a different server generation must be chosen.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Xeon processors handle heavy virtualisation workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large in-memory databases
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise provides remote out-of-band management
- Redundant 495W power supplies maintain uptime during component failure
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.4GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
What SAS speed does the PERC H730 controller support?
The PERC H730 SAS controller handles 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA drives. It caps throughput at the drive's rated speed, so 12 Gb/s SAS SSDs reach full bandwidth while SATA drives run at 6 Gb/s.
What rail kit and chassis depth are needed to mount this 2U server?
The R730 is a 2U rack server measuring 36 inches deep. You need a Dell ReadyRails II kit for 4-post racks with 24-36 inch depth; the kit slides the server in and locks it without tools.
How are the CPUs and memory installed, and which step is often missed?
Two Xeon E5-2680v4 processors are pre-installed in the two sockets. The 384 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMMs fill 24 slots across both CPUs. The step often missed is balancing memory evenly per processor for full channel performance.
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