Description

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a versatile 2U, two-socket rack server designed to deliver high levels of computing performance, memory capacity, storage flexibility, and enterprise-class reliability.

Built around the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processor family, the R730 can be configured with two processors to provide substantial multi-core processing performance. Its 2U chassis offers ample space for storage drives and PCIe expansion, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise and data-center workloads.

The R730 is an excellent choice for virtualization, database applications, enterprise software, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, VDI, file services, and general-purpose server workloads.

Key Features

Brand: Dell
Model: PowerEdge R730
Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
CPU Sockets: 2
Processor: Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 series
Memory: DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
Memory Slots: 24 × DIMM
Maximum Memory: Up to 1.5TB
Memory Speed: Up to 2400 MT/s, configuration dependent
Storage: SAS / SATA / SSD
Drive Options: Up to 16 × 2.5-inch or 8 × 3.5-inch drives, configuration dependent
RAID: Dell PERC H330, H730, H730P and supported controllers
Expansion: PCIe Gen 3
Networking: 1GbE / 10GbE and other supported adapters
GPU Support: Selected GPU configurations
Remote Management: iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
Power: Redundant hot-plug power supply options
Primary Applications: Virtualization, Databases, HPC, VDI, Cloud & Enterprise Applications

Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 Processing

The R730 supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 series processors.

The dual-socket design allows the server to deliver strong multi-core performance for demanding applications.

Suitable workloads include:

Virtualization
Database servers
Enterprise applications
Cloud infrastructure
High-performance computing
Data processing
VDI
File and application services

The processor configuration can be selected according to required core count, frequency, cache, and power requirements.

High-Capacity DDR4 Memory

The R730 features 24 DDR4 DIMM slots and supports up to 1.5TB of memory in supported configurations.

DDR4 ECC memory provides the reliability and data integrity required for enterprise server environments.

Large memory configurations are particularly useful for:

Virtual machine consolidation
Databases
VDI
Analytics
In-memory applications
Enterprise software

Flexible Storage

The PowerEdge R730 offers flexible internal storage configurations.

Depending on the chassis, it can support:

2.5-inch SAS HDD
2.5-inch SATA HDD
SAS SSD
SATA SSD
3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives

Configurations can support up to 16 × 2.5-inch drives or up to 8 × 3.5-inch drives, depending on the selected chassis and backplane.

This flexibility allows the R730 to be configured for either high capacity or high-performance storage.

Dell PERC RAID

The R730 supports several Dell PERC RAID controller options, including:

PERC H330
PERC H730
PERC H730P
Other supported storage controllers

RAID provides capabilities such as:

Data redundancy
Drive fault tolerance
Storage performance optimization
Drive monitoring and management

The appropriate controller can be selected based on the required RAID level and storage configuration.

PCIe Expansion

The R730 provides multiple PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots for additional hardware.

Expansion options can include:

Network adapters
Fibre Channel HBAs
SAS controllers
Storage adapters
High-speed Ethernet cards
GPU accelerators
Other PCIe devices

This makes the R730 adaptable to changing infrastructure requirements.

GPU Support

Selected R730 configurations support GPU accelerators, allowing the server to handle workloads that benefit from parallel processing.

Potential applications include:

AI and machine learning
Scientific computing
Data analytics
High-performance computing
Video processing
Virtual desktop infrastructure

GPU compatibility depends on the selected chassis, risers, power supplies and cooling configuration.

Enterprise Networking

The R730 supports a variety of networking options.

Depending on the configuration, network connectivity can include:

1GbE
10GbE
Fibre Channel
Other supported PCIe network adapters

Multiple network interfaces can be dedicated to:

Production
Management
Storage
Backup
Virtualization

iDRAC8 Remote Management

The Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) provides remote management and monitoring capabilities.

Administrators can:

Monitor hardware health
View system inventory
Configure hardware
Manage firmware
Control server power
Troubleshoot hardware
Access remote console functions
Deploy operating systems

iDRAC8 helps reduce the need for physical access to the server and simplifies data-center administration.

Enterprise Reliability

The R730 incorporates enterprise features designed for continuous operation.

These include:

ECC memory
Hot-plug drive support
Hot-plug power supplies
Hardware monitoring
Redundant components
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Remote management through iDRAC8

These features help improve availability and simplify maintenance.

Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies

The R730 supports redundant hot-plug power supply configurations.

Available PSU capacity depends on the installed:

CPUs
Memory
Storage
PCIe cards
GPUs

With redundant PSUs, a failed power supply can be replaced without shutting down the server when properly configured.

2U Rack Design

The R730’s 2U chassis provides more internal space than 1U platforms, allowing for:

More storage
Additional PCIe cards
GPU accelerators
Enhanced cooling
Greater expansion capability

This makes the R730 particularly suitable for data centers requiring a balance between rack density and expandability.

Ideal Applications

Virtualization

The dual Xeon architecture and high memory capacity make the R730 well suited for virtualization environments.

Database Servers

Large memory capacity and enterprise RAID storage make the R730 suitable for database applications.

High-Performance Computing

Multi-core Xeon processors, large memory configurations and GPU support allow the R730 to handle selected HPC workloads.

VDI

The R730 can support virtual desktop deployments requiring substantial CPU and memory resources.

Enterprise Applications

It can host:

ERP
CRM
File services
Collaboration platforms
Monitoring
Backup
Business applications

Cloud Infrastructure

The R730 provides a proven platform for private-cloud and enterprise infrastructure deployments.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Dell
Model	PowerEdge R730
Form Factor	2U Rack Server
CPU Sockets	2
Processor Family	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4
Memory Slots	24 × DDR4 DIMM
Maximum Memory	Up to 1.5TB
Memory Type	DDR4 ECC RDIMM/LRDIMM
Memory Speed	Up to 2400 MT/s, configuration dependent
Storage	SAS / SATA / SSD
Drive Options	Up to 16 × 2.5″ or 8 × 3.5″
RAID	PERC H330 / H730 / H730P / supported controllers
Expansion	PCIe Gen 3
Networking	1GbE / 10GbE / other supported adapters
GPU Support	Selected configurations
Remote Management	iDRAC8
Power	Redundant hot-plug PSU options
Rack Height	2U
Primary Applications	Virtualization, Databases, HPC, VDI, Cloud & Enterprise Applications

Note: Exact processor model, memory capacity, drive-bay configuration, RAID controller, PCIe risers, GPU compatibility, networking and PSU configuration depend on the specific R730 SKU.

Key Benefits

Dual-Socket Performance: Supports two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors for demanding workloads.

Large Memory Capacity: Up to 1.5TB DDR4 memory supports virtualization, databases and enterprise applications.

Flexible Storage: Multiple SAS/SATA drive configurations provide a balance of capacity and performance.

Enterprise RAID: Dell PERC controllers provide storage protection and management.

GPU Ready: Selected configurations support GPU accelerators for specialized workloads.

PCIe Expansion: Multiple PCIe Gen 3 slots provide flexibility for networking and storage upgrades.

iDRAC8 Management: Enables remote monitoring, configuration and troubleshooting.

Redundant Power: Hot-plug redundant PSUs support improved system availability.

Proven 2U Platform: A reliable enterprise server architecture suitable for a wide range of data-center applications.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a versatile 2U dual-socket enterprise rack server designed for organizations requiring dependable computing performance, substantial memory capacity, flexible storage, and expansion capabilities.

With support for dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, up to 1.5TB DDR4 ECC memory, SAS/SATA storage, Dell PERC RAID controllers, PCIe Gen 3 expansion, selected GPU accelerators, redundant hot-plug power supplies, and iDRAC8 remote management, the R730 remains a strong platform for virtualization, databases, HPC, VDI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise applications.