DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF 2x Xeon E5-2690 v4 256GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
Two 14-core Xeon 2.6 GHz CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC and an eight-bay 3.5" chassis with PERC H730 RAID ready for custom storage
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2690 v4 CPUs deliver 14 cores each at 2.6GHz for demanding 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
- Integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise licence provides full remote management out of the box
- Redundant 495W power supplies maintain uptime during maintenance or failure
Dell PowerEdge R730 8LFF server
This Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server built for data-centre workloads that need dense 3.5-inch drive capacity. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors running at 2.6 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis provides eight large-form-factor bays and a PERC H730 SAS controller for RAID arrays. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 with an Enterprise licence.
Suits virtualisation hosts
The dual 14-core CPUs and 256 GB DDR4 give strong multi-threaded throughput for hypervisors, databases or backup targets. Eight 3.5-inch bays allow high-capacity SATA or SAS arrays behind the hardware RAID controller. Not suited for buyers who need drives included, more than two sockets or a compact tower form factor. Maximum memory reaches 768 GB if the workload grows later.
Eight 3.5-inch drive bays define the storage ceiling
The 8LFF chassis limits internal storage to eight 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drives connected to the PERC H730 controller. No drives are installed, so the buyer must populate bays to match capacity and redundancy goals. This bay count is the single constraint that decides whether the server fits the planned dataset size.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2690 v4 CPUs deliver 14 cores each at 2.6GHz for demanding 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
- Integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise licence provides full remote management out of the box
- Redundant 495W power supplies maintain uptime during maintenance or failure
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 | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 24,00 |
| 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 24 3.5" drives into the 8-bay chassis and what step is often missed?
The chassis supports 8 large-form-factor bays; populate all eight before adding the second PERC H730 controller, otherwise the extra drives will not be visible to the RAID BIOS.
Which components will need replacement first during the server's service life?
The two 495 W power supplies and the system fans are the only field-replaceable units rated for hot-swap; plan to swap a supply after several years of continuous load.
What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2690 v4 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz under sustained load?
The 495 W redundant power supplies set the ceiling; combined processor draw can approach the supply rating before the cooling capacity is exceeded.
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