DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2660v4 256GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
Rack server with eight 3.5-inch bays, dual 14-core Xeon processors, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 SAS controller and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed4 2 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 2x Xeon E5-2660v4 processors provide 14 cores each for multi-threaded performance
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays allow flexible SAS or SATA storage expansion
- PERC H730 RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring
Dell PowerEdge R730 8LFF server
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rackmount server built for virtualization and database workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2660v4 processors and 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis supports large-capacity SATA or SAS drives. This configuration suits IT teams needing dense compute in a standard rack footprint.
PERC H730 RAID controller and networking
A Dell PERC H730 SAS RAID controller manages the eight drive bays with hardware RAID levels. Network connectivity includes dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE ports via Intel I350 and X540 controllers. Remote administration is handled by iDRAC8 Enterprise with dedicated management traffic. Dual 495W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation.
256GB DDR4 memory installed
The system arrives with 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered RAM across the available DIMM slots. Maximum supported capacity reaches 768GB when all slots are populated with larger modules. Buyers who need more memory headroom must add compatible DDR4 RDIMMs. No storage drives are included, so capacity and performance depend on the drives you select.
Highlights
- 2x Xeon E5-2660v4 processors provide 14 cores each for multi-threaded performance
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays allow flexible SAS or SATA storage expansion
- PERC H730 RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 4 2 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| 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
When will the two 495W power supplies likely need replacement under continuous operation?
The 495W units are hot-swappable; replace one at a time when iDRAC8 flags a degradation alert or after the rated MTBF period for 12th Gen supplies.
Which resource hits its ceiling first during sustained 2x 14-core Xeon workloads?
Memory capacity reaches the 256GB installed limit before the 768GB maximum, so heavy virtualization will require adding DDR4 ECC modules.
How loud and hot does the 8LFF chassis get when running all day with both CPUs loaded?
Dual 495W supplies and eight 3.5" drive bays draw significant airflow; expect elevated fan speeds and noticeable heat exhaust in a closed rack.
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