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DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2690 v3 384GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 SAS controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity storage workloads
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2690 v3 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch 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 8LFF dual Xeon server
This Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server system built for data-centre workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 processors running at 2.6GHz, providing 24 cores and 30MB cache per CPU. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730 SAS controller for RAID management. Remote administration is handled by iDRAC8 with an Enterprise licence.
Ideal for virtualisation hosts needing high memory
The 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory suits dense virtualisation, database caching and in-memory analytics. Two processor sockets are already populated at the maximum of two, so the platform cannot accept additional CPUs. Buyers who require more than 768GB total memory or more than two sockets should consider a different platform. The integrated graphics and dual 495W power supplies support standard rack deployment without GPU acceleration.
Maximum memory capacity of 768GB DDR4
The server currently holds 384GB across its DIMM slots and can be expanded to 768GB using compatible DDR4 registered modules. This ceiling determines how many virtual machines or how large a dataset can reside in memory. No drive is included; the eight-bay backplane accepts SATA or SAS drives through the PERC H730 controller. Select memory and storage to match the 768GB limit when configuring the system.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2690 v3 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch 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 | 2.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| 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
Does the Dell PERC H730 SAS controller limit the 3.5-inch drive bays to SATA speeds?
The controller provides SAS connectivity while the installed backplane uses SATA, so each bay runs at SATA throughput.
What physical clearance does the 36 x 24 x 10 inch chassis require for front drive access and rear cable routing?
Allow at least the full 36-inch depth plus extra space at the front for drive caddies and at the rear for power and network cables.
In what order should the two Xeon E5-2690 v3 processors and 384 GB of DDR4 memory be installed during initial setup?
Populate CPU socket 1 first, then add its matching memory channels before installing the second processor and remaining DIMMs.
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