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DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2603 v3 512GB DDR4 rack server
Eight-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 processors and 512GB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores at 1.6GHz for parallel workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation density
- Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence provides full remote management and monitoring
- Dual 495W power supplies ensure redundant power for continuous operation
Dell PowerEdge R730 8-bay server
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built for memory-heavy workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 processors running at 1.6 GHz and 512 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis supports SATA and SAS drives through a PERC H730 RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with an Enterprise licence.
Fits virtualisation hosts needing large RAM capacity
This configuration suits teams running dense virtual-machine clusters, in-memory databases or middleware that benefit from 512 GB of DDR4 across 24 DIMM slots. The dual 6-core CPUs provide steady multi-threaded throughput rather than high single-thread speed. Buyers who need faster per-core clocks, GPU acceleration or more than two sockets should evaluate other platforms.
PERC H730 controller with eight 3.5-inch bays
The installed PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays using SATA or SAS interfaces. No drives are included, so storage capacity and redundancy are defined by the disks you add. The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for flexible data protection. Maximum system memory scales to 768 GB if future growth demands it.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs deliver 12 cores at 1.6GHz for parallel workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation density
- Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence provides full remote management and monitoring
- Dual 495W power supplies ensure redundant power for continuous operation
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 32,00 |
| 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 rack depth is needed for the 36 by 24 by 10 inch 8LFF chassis?
The chassis measures 36 inches deep, so the rack must provide at least that much clear depth plus cable space at the rear.
Which step is often missed when seating the PERC H730 RAID controller during installation?
The controller must be fully pressed into the dedicated internal slot until the retention latch clicks; a partial seat causes the drives to remain invisible to the BIOS.
When should the two 495 W power supplies be replaced in a 24/7 deployment?
Plan replacement after 3 to 5 years of continuous duty; the internal fans and capacitors age together, and a single failure leaves no redundancy.
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