Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server – High-Performance, Scalable Rack Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server is a versatile and high-performance 2U rack server designed for midsize to large enterprises. Built for data-intensive workloads, virtualization, VDI, databases, and HPC applications, the PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server delivers scalable storage, exceptional compute power, and efficient management tools to optimize IT infrastructure and accelerate business operations.

Key Advantages of Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server

• High-performance compute: Powered by dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 processors with up to 22 cores per CPU.

• Flexible memory options: Up to 3TB DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots for resource-intensive virtualization and HPC workloads.

• Scalable storage: Supports up to 16×2.5” SAS/SATA drives delivering up to 29TB, and up to 8×3.5” drives for up to 64TB.

• Advanced RAID support: PERC S130, H330, H730, H730P for internal RAID, and PERC H830 for external RAID management.

• GPU and accelerator-ready: Supports up to 2 internal GPU accelerators for high-performance computing, VDI, or imaging applications.

• Efficient systems management: Integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller and Dell OpenManage suite for simplified monitoring, automation, and remote management.

Technical Specifications for Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server

Processor & Chipset

• Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 processors

• Core options: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 22

• Cache: 2.5MB per core

• Chipset: Intel C610 series

• Designed to maximize performance for virtualization, databases, and HPC workloads

Memory

• Up to 3TB DDR4 memory

• 24 DIMM slots supporting 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB modules at up to 2400MT/s

• ECC memory ensures data integrity and system reliability

Storage & RAID

• Internal drive bays:

  • 16×2.5” SAS, SATA, NL-SAS, SSD drives

  • 8×3.5” SAS, SATA, NL-SAS, SSD drives

• Maximum internal storage:

  • 16×2.5” – up to 29TB

  • 8×3.5” – up to 64TB

• RAID support:

  • PERC S130 (software RAID)

  • PERC H330, H730, H730P (internal RAID)

  • PERC H830 (external RAID)

• Hot-plug drives for easy upgrades and maintenance

Networking

• Embedded NIC: 4x1GbE, 2×10+2GbE, 4x10GbE NDC

• Supports high-speed networking for data-intensive applications

Power & Availability

• Power supply options: Titanium 750W AC; Platinum 495W, 750W, 1100W AC; 1100W DC

• Hot-plug redundant power supplies and cooling for maximum uptime

• ECC memory, SDDC, spare rank, and tool-less chassis ensure high availability and reliability

Management & Automation

• Integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for remote monitoring and management

• Dell OpenManage Essentials, Mobile, Power Center for efficient IT operations

• Integrates with Microsoft System Center, VMware vCenter™, IBM Tivoli®, HP Operations Manager, and Oracle Database Manager

• Automated server deployment and configuration, reducing manual tasks and errors

Rack Support

• ReadyRails™ II sliding rails for 4-post racks with optional cable management arm

• Tool-less chassis for 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012 SP2, 2012 R2, includes Hyper-V

• Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Optional embedded hypervisors: Citrix XenServer, VMware vSphere® ESXi

Use Cases

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server is ideal for:

• Virtualization and VDI: Consolidate workloads in a dense virtual environment with high memory and storage capacity.

• Databases & HPC: High-speed access to large data sets with dual RAID and optional GPU acceleration.

• Enterprise applications: Reliable and scalable infrastructure for e-commerce, data warehouses, and BI applications.

• Medical imaging & HPC tasks: GPU acceleration for imaging and computation-intensive workloads.

• Efficient IT operations: Automated deployment and advanced management reduce downtime and operational costs.

Conclusion

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server delivers high-performance computing, scalable storage, and enterprise-grade management capabilities. Its flexibility, reliability, and GPU acceleration support make it a perfect solution for midsize and large enterprises needing robust virtualization, VDI, HPC, and database infrastructure. With the Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 8×2.5″ Server, organizations gain a future-ready, scalable, and highly efficient IT environment.

Check full specs and datasheet below: Spec sheet, Technical Guide