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DELL PowerEdge R730 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2698 v4 256GB DDR4 rack server
A 2U rack server with two 20-core Xeon E5-2698 v4 CPUs at 2.2 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730 SAS controller and eight 2.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Dual 20-core Xeon processors deliver 40 threads for heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE ports provide high-throughput networking
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and firmware updates
Dual Xeon Rack Server for Virtualisation
This Dell PowerEdge R730 delivers 40 cores at 2.2 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory in a 2U chassis with eight 2.5-inch drive bays. The PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across SATA drives, while dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE ports handle network traffic. iDRAC8 Enterprise provides full remote management.
Suited for Dense Compute Without GPU Needs
The configuration fits environments that run many virtual machines, databases or container clusters on CPU-bound workloads. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, more than 768 GB of memory or a 3.5-inch drive form factor should consider other platforms. The server ships without drives, so storage capacity must be specified separately.
768 GB Maximum Memory Capacity
The installed 256 GB can be expanded to 768 GB using DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs across 24 DIMM slots. This ceiling determines whether the platform can absorb future workload growth without a hardware swap. Memory type and speed must match the existing modules for stable operation.
Highlights
- Dual 20-core Xeon processors deliver 40 threads for heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE ports provide high-throughput networking
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and firmware updates
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| 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
What SAS controller does the PERC H730 use and what drive interface speed does it cap at?
The PERC H730 SAS controller connects to the 2.5 inch drive bays and caps the interface at 12 Gbps SAS.
What rack depth clearance does the 36 inch chassis need for the rails and cable management?
The chassis is 36 inches deep so allow at least 40 inches of rack depth for rails, cables and airflow.
How are the two Xeon E5-2698 v4 processors seated and which socket order must be followed?
Install CPU1 in socket 1 first then CPU2 in socket 2; the system will not post if only socket 2 is populated.
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