DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2650L v4 1.7 GHz 768GB DDR4
Eight-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors at 1.7 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 memory and PERC H730 SAS controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.7 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual 14-core Xeon processors deliver high multi-thread throughput
- 768 GB DDR4 memory at maximum capacity supports large in-memory workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller provide flexible storage expansion
- Dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE network ports enable fast data transfer
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote server management
Capacity and Configuration
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server populated with two Xeon E5-2650L v4 processors at 1.7 GHz and 768 GB of DDR4 memory. It ships in an 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis with a PERC H730 SAS controller and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management. The unit arrives with firmware updated and no drives installed.
Who This Suits
IT teams needing a dense memory footprint for virtualisation hosts, in-memory databases or heavy application workloads will use the 768 GB limit. Buyers who want more storage bays, GPU acceleration or a different drive interface should look at another platform. The fixed CPU configuration also means the processor count cannot be increased later.
Deciding Specification
The maximum installed memory is 768 GB DDR4 and the server already holds that amount. If your workload requires more RAM than this ceiling, this chassis cannot meet the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Xeon processors deliver high multi-thread throughput
- 768 GB DDR4 memory at maximum capacity supports large in-memory workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller provide flexible storage expansion
- Dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE network ports enable fast data transfer
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.7 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 768GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| 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
How do I install the PERC H730 RAID controller in the R730, and which step is often missed?
The PERC H730 mounts in the dedicated internal slot; the step often missed is connecting the SAS cables from the backplane to the controller ports before powering on.
What maintenance will the dual 495 W power supplies need over time?
The redundant 495 W units are hot-swappable; plan to replace a failed module promptly and clean the fan inlets during scheduled downtime.
What limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2650L v4 processors run at full load continuously?
The 768 GB DDR4 memory ceiling is fixed — the system cannot exceed the installed capacity, so sustained workloads hit the RAM limit before CPU headroom runs out.
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