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DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2670 v3 256GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 12-core Xeon processors at 2.3 GHz and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.3GHz for heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- 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 and Intel 10GbE/1GbE networking ensure uptime and throughput
PowerEdge R730 8-bay server for dense storage
The Dell PowerEdge R730 ships in an 8 LFF chassis that holds up to eight 3.5-inch drives. Dual Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors at 2.3 GHz provide 24 total cores for virtualisation or database tasks. 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed and the platform can scale to 768 GB. Integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise enables full remote management.
Tool-less rails and front-access bays simplify
The 2U rackmount slides into standard rails without tools and all drive bays face the cold aisle for hot-swap changes. A PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across SATA drives. The only common issue is forgetting to populate both CPU sockets before applying the maximum memory configuration, which leaves half the DIMM slots inactive.
Verify rack depth and power budget before ordering
The unit measures 36 inches deep and weighs 40 pounds, so confirm your cabinet can accommodate the length and floor loading. Dual 495 W power supplies require two PDU circuits for redundancy. No drives are included, so source compatible 3.5-inch SATA media separately. Network uplinks use Intel I350 and X540 adapters providing two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.3GHz for heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- 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 and Intel 10GbE/1GbE networking ensure uptime and throughput
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz |
| # 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
How can I confirm the 2x Xeon E5-2670 v3 CPUs and 256GB DDR4 are detected correctly after setup?
Check the iDRAC8 Enterprise interface or the BIOS POST screen; both will report the two processors at 2.3GHz and show 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory installed.
What components ship inside the 8x3.5" chassis and what must I add to make the server operational?
The box contains the R730 chassis with 2x 495W power supplies, PERC H730 RAID controller, 2x Xeon E5-2670 v3 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, and the Intel I350/X540 2x10GbE+2x1GbE network card; you must purchase 3.5" SATA or SAS drives separately.
Which memory capacity should I select if I want room to grow beyond the installed 256GB DDR4?
The R730 supports a maximum of 768GB DDR4, so the 256GB starting point leaves ample capacity for additional registered ECC modules later.
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