Dell PowerEdge R730
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is an enterprise 2U rack server powered by 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 22 cores per socket, 145W TDP) and 24 memory slots supporting up to 3072GB DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM. Configured with Up to 16x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA or 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and Up to 7 PCIe Gen3 slots, the R730 delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.
Also written as: PowerEdge R730, Dell R730, R730 2U Server
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge R |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2014 |
| End of sale | Jul 2018 |
| End of support | Nov 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 22 cores per socket, 145W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 24 |
| Memory type | DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 3,072 |
| Drive bays | Up to 16x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA or 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives |
| Pcie slots | Up to 7 PCIe Gen3 slots |
| Gpu support | Up to 2x 300W double-wide or 4x 150W single-wide GPUs |
| Network onboard | Network Daughter Card (NDC) slot with 4x 1GbE or 2x 10GbE + 2x 1GbE; 1x 1GbE iDRAC8 dedicated port |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 495W, 750W or 1100W Platinum/Titanium |
| Power draw | idle 80 W, typical 240 W, max 750 W (rack-density.com) |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Poweredge R720
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge R740
About the R730
The Dell PowerEdge R730 is an enterprise 2U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 22 cores per socket, 145W TDP) across 24 memory slots supporting up to 3072GB DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM, the R730 balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the R730 succeeded the POWEREDGE-R720 and was followed by the POWEREDGE-R740, positioned alongside rival systems including PROLIANT-DL380-GEN9, SYSTEM-X3650-M5.
Options and compatibility
Processor support on the R730 utilizes 2 LGA2011-v3 sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the R730 require DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. Front backplanes on the R730 accommodate either KG7NR (2.5-inch SFF) or F238F (3.5-inch LFF) trays based on chassis option. Networking on the R730 uses Rack Network Daughter Card (rNDC), and expansion cards install into Up to 7 PCIe Gen3 slots risers.
How to identify it
Physical identification of the R730 is verified by the 13th-generation black matte honeycomb front bezel with the R730 badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the R730 control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In iDRAC8, the server identifies as R730 with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.
Buying used
When evaluating a pre-owned R730, inspect the LGA2011-v3 CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 24 memory slots of the R730 to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the R730 match in wattage and that iDRAC8 Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required R730 drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
Refurbished: INR 115,999 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Refurbished: EUR 292 to 321 (3 sightings, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serverbasket.com | refurbished | INR 115,999 | config: 2x E5-2680v3 64GB 600GB | 2026-10-27 |
| serverschmiede.com | refurbished | EUR 321 | incl-vat | 2026-10-27 |
| serverschmiede.com | refurbished | EUR 321 | incl-vat | 2026-10-27 |
| serverschmiede.com | refurbished | EUR 292 | incl-vat | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Compatible parts
Memory
370-ACNS Dell 16GB DDR4-2400 Dual Rank Registered ECC RDIMM
370-ACNT Dell 32GB DDR4-2400 Dual Rank Registered ECC RDIMM
370-ACNU Dell 64GB DDR4-2400 Quad Rank LRDIMM Memory Module
Hard drives
400-AJPC Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-AJPD Dell 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-ATJN Dell 600GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-ATKO Dell 900GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-ATKQ Dell 300GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-AUQO Dell 600GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n 3.5in Hybrid Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-AUQT Dell 2TB 7.2K RPM 512n SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
400-AUQU Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM 512n SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
HBAs
405-AAJW Dell HBA330 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapter (PCIe Adapter)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Transceivers
407-BBOG Dell 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
407-BBOH Dell 8Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
Power supplies
450-AEBM Dell 1100W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply for 13G Servers
450-AEBN Dell 750W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply for 13G Servers
450-AEBO Dell 495W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply for 13G Servers
Cables
470-AATO Dell Networking Cable QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40GbE Passive Direct Attach Copper 1m
470-AATP Dell Networking Cable QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40GbE Passive Direct Attach Copper 3m
Network adapters
540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHO Dell Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Drive caddies
F238F Dell 3.5-inch Gen11/Gen12/Gen13 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (LFF)
KG7NR Dell 2.5-inch Gen11/Gen12/Gen13 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (SFF)
RAID controllers
PERC-H330 Dell PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS Entry RAID / HBA Controller
PERC-H730P Dell PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS 2GB NV Cache Mini Mono / PCIe RAID Controller
Other parts
- PERC-H730
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge R730 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server
- 540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
- 540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Storage
Dell Unity XT Unity 300 2U rack
Dell Unity XT Unity 400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S4128F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4148F-ON 1U rack
Storage
- Dell Unity XT Unity 300 2U rack
- Dell Unity XT Unity 400 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
- Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
Dell Unity XT 380XT 2U rack
Optics
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD1420 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3420 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD1200 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD1220 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S4128F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S4148F-ON 1U rack
Storage
- Dell Unity XT Unity 300 2U rack
- Dell Unity XT Unity 400 2U rack
- Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
- Dell Unity XT 380XT 2U rack
Dell Unity XT 480F 2U rack
Dell Unity XT 480XT 2U rack
Optics
Plan and size it
Power draw of the Dell PowerEdge R730: about 240 W typical and 750 W at full load, 2U. Measured figures on rack-density.com.
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE Proliant DL380 Gen9
- Lenovo System X3650 M5
FAQ
What processors work in the PowerEdge R730?
Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 (Haswell) and E5-2600 v4 (Broadwell) processors with up to 22 cores per socket.
What memory type does the R730 take?
DDR4-2133 (with v3 CPUs) or DDR4-2400 (with v4 CPUs) Registered RDIMMs or Load-Reduced LRDIMMs across 24 slots.
What management interface does the R730 use?
It uses Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) with dedicated 1GbE management port.
Buying or selling R730?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge R730 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27