DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730 8SFF Xeon E5-2698 v4 2.2GHz 384GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with one 20-core Xeon E5-2698 v4 at 2.2 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730 SAS controller and eight 2.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualised workloads
- Single Xeon E5-2698 v4 2.2GHz 20-core processor delivers 50MB cache performance
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE Intel network ports provide high-throughput connectivity
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote management and firmware updates
PowerEdge R730 8SFF Server
This Dell PowerEdge R730 fits eight 2.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack chassis. One Xeon E5-2698 v4 processor at 2.2GHz with 20 cores and 50MB cache drives the system. 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed across the DIMM slots. The PERC H730 SAS controller manages storage arrays.
Upgrade from smaller R730 configs
Replacing a two-bay or four-bay R730 with this 8SFF chassis adds drive slots without changing rack height. Moving from a single-socket v3 Xeon to the v4 20-core part raises thread count and cache for virtualisation hosts. The jump is worth it when memory capacity or drive density limit consolidation.
Sustained load with dual 495W supplies
Two 495W power supplies share the load so neither unit runs near its limit during continuous compute tasks. iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management monitors thermals and power draw without interrupting the OS. The PERC H730 controller cache stays protected by its backup module during extended write workloads.
Highlights
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualised workloads
- Single Xeon E5-2698 v4 2.2GHz 20-core processor delivers 50MB cache performance
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE Intel network ports provide high-throughput connectivity
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows 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 | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 3,84 |
| 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 rack width and depth clearances do the 36 x 24 x 10 in dimensions require?
The chassis measures 36 inches deep, 24 inches wide and 10 inches high; allow at least that depth behind the front rails and 24 inches of clear width between the rack posts for the 8SFF bay layout.
Which slots must the 384GB DDR4 modules occupy for the single Xeon E5-2698 v4 to address all memory channels?
With one processor installed the system uses half the DIMM sockets; populate the 12 slots wired to CPU 1 in matched sets per the R730 memory guide so the 20-core 2.2GHz chip can reach full bandwidth.
When should the PERC H730 RAID controller battery be checked or replaced to protect write cache?
The H730 uses a lithium-ion backup module that typically lasts 3 to 5 years; iDRAC8 Enterprise will log a battery-learn failure or capacity warning when replacement is due.
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