DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730 8LFF Xeon E5-2698 v3 2.3GHz 384GB DDR4 No Drive
A 2U rack server holding eight 3.5-inch drives, powered by a 2.3 GHz 16-core Xeon E5-2698 v3 with 384 GB DDR4 ECC and a PERC H730 SAS controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- 384GB DDR4 memory supports large workloads
- Single Xeon E5-2698 v3 at 2.3GHz delivers 16 cores
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays offer flexible storage
- PERC H730 SAS controller handles RAID arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R730 8LFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. It ships with one Xeon E5-2698 v3 processor running at 2.3GHz and 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730 SAS controller with a 10GbE and 1GbE network card. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 Enterprise.
Suits virtualisation hosts needing large memory
This configuration suits teams running memory-heavy virtualisation or database clusters that benefit from 384GB of RAM and eight hot-swap bays. The single CPU leaves a second socket open for future expansion. Buyers who require pre-installed drives, dual processors from day one, or a smaller chassis should look elsewhere. The unit arrives with firmware updated and burn-in tested.
Single Xeon E5-2698 v3 with 16 cores
The installed processor delivers 16 cores at 2.3GHz with a 40MB cache, setting the baseline for compute throughput. A second identical CPU can be added later to double the core count. Memory can scale to 768GB across 24 DIMM slots. The PERC H730 controller manages RAID across the eight SATA or SAS bays.
Highlights
- 384GB DDR4 memory supports large workloads
- Single Xeon E5-2698 v3 at 2.3GHz delivers 16 cores
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays offer flexible storage
- PERC H730 SAS controller handles RAID arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 16,00 |
| 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 PERC H730 SAS controller is operating correctly after setup?
During POST the controller initialises and displays its firmware version and any attached drives; iDRAC8 Enterprise then shows the controller health status and RAID virtual disks in its web interface.
What components are included and what must be sourced separately for the 8LFF chassis?
The server ships with one Xeon E5-2698 v3 processor, 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory, PERC H730 RAID controller, dual 495 W power supplies and Intel I350/X540 10 GbE plus 1 GbE network card; 3.5" drives and rail kit are not included.
Which memory capacity should I choose if I need room to grow beyond the installed 384 GB?
The system supports up to 768 GB DDR4 ECC registered across 24 slots, so the current 384 GB leaves half the capacity free for future expansion.
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