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DELL PowerEdge R730 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2660v3 768GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with dual Xeon 10-core processors at 2.6GHz, 768GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 2.5-inch SAS bays, PERC H730 RAID controller, and dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE networking
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual 10-core Xeon 2.6 GHz processors handle heavy workloads
- 768 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets
- PERC H730 SAS RAID controller protects data integrity
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow flexible storage expansion
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Dell PowerEdge R730 8SFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a 2U rack-mount server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2660v3 processors running at 2.6 GHz, each providing 10 cores. The system includes 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory, matching the maximum supported capacity. An integrated PERC H730 SAS RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays.
Suits high-density compute clusters
This configuration targets environments that need maximum CPU threads and large memory footprints within a 2U form factor. The dual 495 W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation. Remote management is handled through iDRAC8 with an Enterprise licence. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or a different drive interface should evaluate alternative platforms.
768 GB DDR4 at the architectural limit
The installed 768 GB of DDR4 reaches the platform's maximum memory capacity, leaving no headroom for future expansion. This makes the memory specification the decisive factor when matching the server to workload sizing plans. Verify that your licensing and application requirements align with this fixed ceiling before committing.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Xeon 2.6 GHz processors handle heavy workloads
- 768 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets
- PERC H730 SAS RAID controller protects data integrity
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow flexible storage expansion
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
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 | 768GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,80 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 8SFF chassis with 2.5-inch bays or a larger drive form factor for this R730?
The 8SFF chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays using SAS connectivity and a PERC H730 controller, so capacity scales with the number of drives you install.
What does the 768GB DDR4 memory figure mean once the server is running workloads?
768GB DDR4 ECC registered memory fills the maximum supported capacity, allowing large in-memory databases or dense virtualization without swapping to disk.
How does the SAS interface with the PERC H730 controller limit real-world storage performance?
The PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across the eight 2.5-inch bays, so throughput depends on the quantity and speed of the SAS drives you populate.
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