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Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R730 Specifications

Chassis

The PowerEdge R730 server is a Dell 13th 2U server which has a handful of different chassis options. The main differences between each option have to do with the total number of drives it can hold, as well as the form factor of those drives. Each PowerEdge R730 chassis option supports hotswap drives and power supplies. This means that either the drive or power supply can be removed while the system is powered on. It is important to note, that when removing a power supply, one must remain the system, for the system to remain powered on. There is a total of three different chassis options for the PowerEdge R730 server: 8 Bay SFF, 8 Bay LFF, 16 Bay SFF

Chassis Options

The three chassis options are the 8 Bay SFF, 8 Bay LFF, and 16 Bay SFF. The 8 Bay SFF chassis for the PowerEdge R730 supports a total of eight 2.5” SAS, SATA, or SDD drives. The 8 Bay LFF chassis for the R730 server can accept a total of eight 3.5” SAS, SATA, or SSD drives. The 16 Bay SFF chassis can hold a maximum of sixteen 2.5” SAS, SATA, or SSD drives.

PCIe Slots

PCIe slots and riser are the same across each R730 chassis options. The PCIe slot and riser layout for the PowerEdge R730 is the same for each chassis option. Three risers are included with this system. The risers are numbered 1-3. Riser 1 has three half-height, low profile, x8 lane PCIe slots. Riser 2 has two full-height, full-length PCIe slots. One slot is x8 lane and the other is x16 lane. Lastly, Riser 3 has two full-height, full-length, x8 lane PCIe slots.

Processing Power

The Dell PowerEdge R730 server utilizes Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 series processors and can handle a maximum of twenty-two cores per processor.

Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 Series Processors

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
E5-2603v3 SR20A 6 1.60 GHz
E5-2608Lv3 SR21P 6 2.00 GHz
E5-2609v3 SR1YC 6 1.90 GHz
E5-2618Lv3 SR200 8 2.30 GHz
E5-2620v3 SR207 6 2.40 GHz
E5-2623v3 SR208 4 3.00 GHz
E5-2628Lv3 SR1XZ 10 2.00 GHz
E5-2630v3 SR206 8 2.40 GHz
E5-2630Lv3 SR209 8 1.80 GHz
E5-2637v3 SR202 4 3.50 GHz
E5-2640v3 SR205 8 2.60 GHz
E5-2643v3 SR204 6 3.40 GHz
E5-2648Lv3 SR1XW 12 1.80 GHz
E5-2650v3 SR1YA 10 2.30 GHz
E5-2650Lv3 SR1Y1 12 1.80 GHz
E5-2658v3 SR1XV 12 2.20 GHz
E5-2658Av3 SR27T 12 2.90 GHz
E5-2660v3 SR1XR 10 3.30 GHz
E5-2667v3 SR203 8 3.20 GHz
E5-2670v3 SR1XS 12 2.30 GHz
E5-2680v3 SR1XP 12 2.50 GHz
E5-2683v3 SR1XH 14 2.00 GHz
E5-2690v3 SR1XN 12 2.60 GHz
E5-2695v3 SR1XG 14 2.30 GHz
E5-2697v3 SR1XF 14 2.60 GHz
E5-2698v3 SR1XE 16 2.30 GHz
E5-2699v3 SR1XD 18 2.30 GHz

Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 Series Processors

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
E5-2603v4 SR2P0 6 1.70 GHz
E5-2608Lv4 SR2P9 8 1.60 GHz
E5-2609v4 SR2P1 8 1.70 GHz
E5-2618Lv4 SR2PE 10 2.20 GHz
E5-2620v4 SR2R6 8 2.10 GHz
E5-2623v4 SR2PJ 4 2.60 GHz
E5-2628Lv4 SR2NC 12 1.90 GHz
E5-2630Lv4 SR2P2 10 1.80 GHz
E5-2630v4 SR2R7 10 2.20 GHz
E5-2637v4 SR2P3 4 3.50 GHz
E5-2640v4 SR2NZ 10 2.40 GHz
E5-2643v4 SR2P4 6 3.40 GHz
E5-2648Lv4 SR2ND 14 1.80 GHz
E5-2650Lv4 SR2N8 14 1.70 GHz
E5-2650v4 SR2N3 12 2.20 GHz
E5-2658v4 SR2NB 14 2.30 GHz
E5-2660v4 SR2N4 14 2.00 GHz
E5-2667v4 SR2P5 8 3.20 GHz
E5-2680v4 SR2N7 14 2.40 GHz
E5-2683v4 SR2JT 16 2.10 GHz
E5-2687Wv4 SR2NA 12 3.00 GHz
E5-2690v4 SR2N2 14 2.60 GHz
E5-2695v4 SR2J1 18 2.10 GHz
E5-2697Av4 SR2K1 16 2.60 GHz
E5-2697v4 SR2JV 18 2.30 GHz
E5-2698v4 SR2JW 20 2.20 GHz
E5-2699v4 SR2JS 22 2.20 GHz
E5-2699Rv4 SR31X 22 2.20 GHz
E5-2699Av4 SR30Y 22 2.40 GHz

Memory

DIMM Slots & Channels

The Dell PowerEdge R730 server has a total of 24 DIMM slots. There is a total of 8 memory channels. Each memory channel consists of 3 DIMM slots.

Memory Types & Max Capacities

The R730 accepts DDR4 memory and can take either ECC Registered memory (RDIMMs) or Load Reduced memory (LRDIMM). You can use capacities of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. 64GB and 128GB modules can only be used with one type of RAM: Load Reduced. Utilizing LRDIMMs allows you to achieve an overall greater capacity than if you were to use RDIMMs.

Max Capacities

With RDIMMs, the max total RAM capacity you can reach is 768GB with a 24x32GB configuration. With LRDIMMs on the other hand, the max capacity you can reach is 3TB with a configuration of 24x128GB. That’s a lot of memory!

Supported Memory Speeds

The memory speeds that the R730 accepts varies depending on the processor that you are using. If your system has an Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor, then fastest memory speed you can achieve is 2133MT/s. You can put in higher speeds, such as 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, 2933MT/s, and 3200MT/s, but these will all clock down to 2133MT/s. Alternatively, if your system is using E5-2600 v4 processors, the R730’s true fastest speed will be 2400MT/s. Again, you can put in speeds greater than 2400MT/s, but if you do, the modules will clock down to 2400MT/s.

Storage

The drives you use for your PowerEdge R730 will depend on what chassis you have. If you have an 8 Bay SFF or 16 Bay SFF chassis, then you can use 2.5” SAS, SATA, or SDD drives. If you have an 8 Bay LFF chassis, then you can only use 3.5” SAS, SATA, or SSD drives. Each chassis supports hot-swap drives, meaning you can remove and/or add drives while the machine is powered on.

Supported Drives

Type Max Capacity (Per Drive) 2.5" Speeds
SAS 2.4 TB 10k or 15k
SATA 2 TB 7.2k
SSD 7.68 TB 3 GB/s, 6 GB/s, 12 GB/s
Type Max Capacity (Per Drive) 3.5" Speeds
SAS 12 TB 10k or 15k
SATA 12 TB 7.2k
SSD 7.68 TB 3 GB/s, 6 GB/s, 12 GB/s

NVMe Options & Upgrades

NVMe is a spectacular technology that is widely in demand across datacenters around the world. People are always looking for ways to implement NVMe within their system. NVMe drives are much faster than traditional drives. Generally, there are three types of NVMe solutions. These solutions are U.2, M.2, and PCIe. The R730 supports two of these options: PCIe and M.2.

PCIe NVMe

The PowerEdge R730 can utilize PCIe NVMe drives, but there are some limitations. Firstly, the card must have Dell firmware. A normal OEM PCIe NVMe drive will not work, it must have Dell firmware. Even if you have a card with Dell firmware, you wont be able to install an operating system on it, you cannot use in a RAID configuration, and you cannot install a virtual machine on it. Really the only thing you can use the drive for is extra storage. In order for an NVMe PCIe drive to work with the R730, slot disablement in the BIOS must be enabled.

M.2 NVMe

M.2 NVMe is by far the best NVMe solution for the PowerEdge R730 server. M.2 has a lot more possibilities than the PCIe solution. With the M.2, you can install an operating system on it, can install a virtual machine on it, and you can pretty much do anything that a normal drive can do. There is no M.2 connection on the R730’s motherboard, so you must use a PCIe to M.2 adapter in order to use M.2 drives. One thing to note is that 14th gen Dell BOSS cards are not backwards compatible and will not work with the R730. For this solution to work, you must enable slot bifurcation in the BIOS. If there is not slot bifurcation setting on your server, you will have to update your BIOS.

Power Supplies

How Many Power Supplies does the R730 Take?

The Dell PowerEdge R730 Server can hold a total of two hot-swap power supplies. Because the power supplies are hot-swap, you can remove and/or add one from the system while it is powered on. This will only work in one power supply remains connected to the server.

Wattage Options

There are three power supply wattage options for the PowerEdge R730: 495W, 750W, 1100W. All three wattages are great choices, but the best one for your system depends on your application. Systems that utilize more high-end components are generally going to require more power to operate. Also, if your server performs resource intensive tasks, then there will be more of a demand for power. In both of these cases, it is a good idea to go with a 750W or 1100W PSU. Either way, it will never hurt if you purchase more than what you need.

Voltage

One thing to pay close attention to is the power supplies voltage. You want to make sure you purchase a power supply with the voltage that is supported you connection. Voltage options include 110V and 220V. If you use a 220V power supply, but only have a 110V connection, the system will not power on. Most outlets in American homes are equipped with 110V connections, while homes in Europe and datacenters commonly use 220V connections. Before purchasing a power supply for your server, find out what connection you need, and then make sure the power supply supports that connection.

RAID Options

RAID Options RAID Levels Cache Drive Speeds PCIe Generation RAID Hardware
S130 onboard software 0,1,5,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Software
HBA330 Passthrough Passthrough None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H330 Mini Mono 0,1,5,10,50 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H730 Mini Mono 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 1GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H730p Mini Mono 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 2GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H830 PCIe Adapter 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 2GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware

Network Interface Card Options

If you want to connect your PowerEdge R730 to the Internet, you will need to install a network card. There is a variety of different network cards you can install into your R730. You can either install a daughter card or a PCIe card. On the back of the motherboard, there is a slot or a daughter card, which is nice since you don’t use up a PCIe slot. You can get cards that support Ethernet, Fiber, or both. You can also get cards with speeds of 1 gigabit, 10 gigabit, or both.

Network Card Options
Dell Broadcom 5719 Quad-Port 1GbE RJ45 NIC
Dell Broadcom 5720 Dual-Port 1GbE RJ45 NIC
Dell Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 2 10Gb DA/SFP+ Network Adapter
Dell Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10GbE RJ45 Network Adapter
Dell Emulex LPE12000 Single Port 8Gb FC
Dell Emulex LEP12002 Dual Port 8Gb FC
Dell Emulex LPE16000B Single Port 16Gb FC
Dell Emulex LPE16002B Dual Port 16Gb FC
Dell Emulex OCE14102-U1-D Dual Port 10GbE SFP
Dell Intel I350 Quad Port 1Gb RJ45
Dell Intel I350 Dual Port 1Gb RJ45
Dell Intel X540 Dual Port 1Gb RJ45
Dell Mellanox ConnectX 3 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+
Dell Mellanox ConnectX 3 Dual Port 40Gb QSFP
Dell QLogic QLE2560 Single Port 8Gb FC
Dell QLogic QLE2562 Dual Port 8Gb FC
Dell QLogic QLE2660 Single Port 16Gb FC
Dell QLogic QLE2662 Dual Port 16GB FC

Systems Management Solutions

The Dell PowerEdge R730 Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC8 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC8 web interface, by setting the iDRAC IP in system setup, and searching the IP in a web browser.

Supported Operating Systems:

The PowerEdge R730 supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. These operating systems are:

  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 6.5
  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.0
  • ⦿ Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
  • ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.1
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 7.0
  • ⦿ Window Server 2008 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2016
  • ⦿ Window Server 2019 LTSC

Dell PowerEdge R730 Video

Technical Information Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R730 2U Rackmount Server is loaded with options and features which is great in terms of customization and scalability. With the great capabilities of the PowerEdge R730, it can be hard to navigate. Because of this we have group together manuals and guides directly from Dell, so you have all the information you need to configure, upgrade, or troubleshoot your Dell PowerEdge R730 Server.

Owner’s Manual

Learn the ins and outs of your R730 with the Owner’s Manual: View PowerEdge R730 Owner’s Manual

Technical Guide

Need help troubleshooting your R730? The R730 technical guide is a great place to start: View PowerEdge R730 Technical Guide

Setting Up Your System Using Lifecycle Controller

Configure and setup your R730 within Dell’s integrated Lifecycle controller: View PowerEdge R730 Lifecycle Controller Setup Guide

BIOS Upgrade EFI File Download

Upgrade your BIOS Via an EFI File: Download PowerEdge R730 BIOS Upgrade EFI File

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Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R730 Specifications

Chassis

The PowerEdge R730 server is a Dell 13th 2U server which has a handful of different chassis options. The main differences between each option have to do with the total number of drives it can hold, as well as the form factor of those drives. Each PowerEdge R730 chassis option supports hotswap drives and power supplies. This means that either the drive or power supply can be removed while the system is powered on. It is important to note, that when removing a power supply, one must remain the system, for the system to remain powered on. There is a total of three different chassis options for the PowerEdge R730 server: 8 Bay SFF, 8 Bay LFF, 16 Bay SFF

Chassis Options

The three chassis options are the 8 Bay SFF, 8 Bay LFF, and 16 Bay SFF. The 8 Bay SFF chassis for the PowerEdge R730 supports a total of eight 2.5” SAS, SATA, or SDD drives. The 8 Bay LFF chassis for the R730 server can accept a total of eight 3.5” SAS, SATA, or SSD drives. The 16 Bay SFF chassis can hold a maximum of sixteen 2.5” SAS, SATA, or SSD drives.

PCIe Slots

PCIe slots and riser are the same across each R730 chassis options. The PCIe slot and riser layout for the PowerEdge R730 is the same for each chassis option. Three risers are included with this system. The risers are numbered 1-3. Riser 1 has three half-height, low profile, x8 lane PCIe slots. Riser 2 has two full-height, full-length PCIe slots. One slot is x8 lane and the other is x16 lane. Lastly, Riser 3 has two full-height, full-length, x8 lane PCIe slots.

Processing Power

The Dell PowerEdge R730 server utilizes Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 series processors and can handle a maximum of twenty-two cores per processor.

Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 Series Processors

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
E5-2603v3 SR20A 6 1.60 GHz
E5-2608Lv3 SR21P 6 2.00 GHz
E5-2609v3 SR1YC 6 1.90 GHz
E5-2618Lv3 SR200 8 2.30 GHz
E5-2620v3 SR207 6 2.40 GHz
E5-2623v3 SR208 4 3.00 GHz
E5-2628Lv3 SR1XZ 10 2.00 GHz
E5-2630v3 SR206 8 2.40 GHz
E5-2630Lv3 SR209 8 1.80 GHz
E5-2637v3 SR202 4 3.50 GHz
E5-2640v3 SR205 8 2.60 GHz
E5-2643v3 SR204 6 3.40 GHz
E5-2648Lv3 SR1XW 12 1.80 GHz
E5-2650v3 SR1YA 10 2.30 GHz
E5-2650Lv3 SR1Y1 12 1.80 GHz
E5-2658v3 SR1XV 12 2.20 GHz
E5-2658Av3 SR27T 12 2.90 GHz
E5-2660v3 SR1XR 10 3.30 GHz
E5-2667v3 SR203 8 3.20 GHz
E5-2670v3 SR1XS 12 2.30 GHz
E5-2680v3 SR1XP 12 2.50 GHz
E5-2683v3 SR1XH 14 2.00 GHz
E5-2690v3 SR1XN 12 2.60 GHz
E5-2695v3 SR1XG 14 2.30 GHz
E5-2697v3 SR1XF 14 2.60 GHz
E5-2698v3 SR1XE 16 2.30 GHz
E5-2699v3 SR1XD 18 2.30 GHz

Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 Series Processors

CPU Step Code Cores Frequency
E5-2603v4 SR2P0 6 1.70 GHz
E5-2608Lv4 SR2P9 8 1.60 GHz
E5-2609v4 SR2P1 8 1.70 GHz
E5-2618Lv4 SR2PE 10 2.20 GHz
E5-2620v4 SR2R6 8 2.10 GHz
E5-2623v4 SR2PJ 4 2.60 GHz
E5-2628Lv4 SR2NC 12 1.90 GHz
E5-2630Lv4 SR2P2 10 1.80 GHz
E5-2630v4 SR2R7 10 2.20 GHz
E5-2637v4 SR2P3 4 3.50 GHz
E5-2640v4 SR2NZ 10 2.40 GHz
E5-2643v4 SR2P4 6 3.40 GHz
E5-2648Lv4 SR2ND 14 1.80 GHz
E5-2650Lv4 SR2N8 14 1.70 GHz
E5-2650v4 SR2N3 12 2.20 GHz
E5-2658v4 SR2NB 14 2.30 GHz
E5-2660v4 SR2N4 14 2.00 GHz
E5-2667v4 SR2P5 8 3.20 GHz
E5-2680v4 SR2N7 14 2.40 GHz
E5-2683v4 SR2JT 16 2.10 GHz
E5-2687Wv4 SR2NA 12 3.00 GHz
E5-2690v4 SR2N2 14 2.60 GHz
E5-2695v4 SR2J1 18 2.10 GHz
E5-2697Av4 SR2K1 16 2.60 GHz
E5-2697v4 SR2JV 18 2.30 GHz
E5-2698v4 SR2JW 20 2.20 GHz
E5-2699v4 SR2JS 22 2.20 GHz
E5-2699Rv4 SR31X 22 2.20 GHz
E5-2699Av4 SR30Y 22 2.40 GHz

Memory

DIMM Slots & Channels

The Dell PowerEdge R730 server has a total of 24 DIMM slots. There is a total of 8 memory channels. Each memory channel consists of 3 DIMM slots.

Memory Types & Max Capacities

The R730 accepts DDR4 memory and can take either ECC Registered memory (RDIMMs) or Load Reduced memory (LRDIMM). You can use capacities of 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. 64GB and 128GB modules can only be used with one type of RAM: Load Reduced. Utilizing LRDIMMs allows you to achieve an overall greater capacity than if you were to use RDIMMs.

Max Capacities

With RDIMMs, the max total RAM capacity you can reach is 768GB with a 24x32GB configuration. With LRDIMMs on the other hand, the max capacity you can reach is 3TB with a configuration of 24x128GB. That’s a lot of memory!

Supported Memory Speeds

The memory speeds that the R730 accepts varies depending on the processor that you are using. If your system has an Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processor, then fastest memory speed you can achieve is 2133MT/s. You can put in higher speeds, such as 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, 2933MT/s, and 3200MT/s, but these will all clock down to 2133MT/s. Alternatively, if your system is using E5-2600 v4 processors, the R730’s true fastest speed will be 2400MT/s. Again, you can put in speeds greater than 2400MT/s, but if you do, the modules will clock down to 2400MT/s.

Storage

The drives you use for your PowerEdge R730 will depend on what chassis you have. If you have an 8 Bay SFF or 16 Bay SFF chassis, then you can use 2.5” SAS, SATA, or SDD drives. If you have an 8 Bay LFF chassis, then you can only use 3.5” SAS, SATA, or SSD drives. Each chassis supports hot-swap drives, meaning you can remove and/or add drives while the machine is powered on.

Supported Drives

Type Max Capacity (Per Drive) 2.5" Speeds
SAS 2.4 TB 10k or 15k
SATA 2 TB 7.2k
SSD 7.68 TB 3 GB/s, 6 GB/s, 12 GB/s
Type Max Capacity (Per Drive) 3.5" Speeds
SAS 12 TB 10k or 15k
SATA 12 TB 7.2k
SSD 7.68 TB 3 GB/s, 6 GB/s, 12 GB/s

NVMe Options & Upgrades

NVMe is a spectacular technology that is widely in demand across datacenters around the world. People are always looking for ways to implement NVMe within their system. NVMe drives are much faster than traditional drives. Generally, there are three types of NVMe solutions. These solutions are U.2, M.2, and PCIe. The R730 supports two of these options: PCIe and M.2.

PCIe NVMe

The PowerEdge R730 can utilize PCIe NVMe drives, but there are some limitations. Firstly, the card must have Dell firmware. A normal OEM PCIe NVMe drive will not work, it must have Dell firmware. Even if you have a card with Dell firmware, you wont be able to install an operating system on it, you cannot use in a RAID configuration, and you cannot install a virtual machine on it. Really the only thing you can use the drive for is extra storage. In order for an NVMe PCIe drive to work with the R730, slot disablement in the BIOS must be enabled.

M.2 NVMe

M.2 NVMe is by far the best NVMe solution for the PowerEdge R730 server. M.2 has a lot more possibilities than the PCIe solution. With the M.2, you can install an operating system on it, can install a virtual machine on it, and you can pretty much do anything that a normal drive can do. There is no M.2 connection on the R730’s motherboard, so you must use a PCIe to M.2 adapter in order to use M.2 drives. One thing to note is that 14th gen Dell BOSS cards are not backwards compatible and will not work with the R730. For this solution to work, you must enable slot bifurcation in the BIOS. If there is not slot bifurcation setting on your server, you will have to update your BIOS.

Power Supplies

How Many Power Supplies does the R730 Take?

The Dell PowerEdge R730 Server can hold a total of two hot-swap power supplies. Because the power supplies are hot-swap, you can remove and/or add one from the system while it is powered on. This will only work in one power supply remains connected to the server.

Wattage Options

There are three power supply wattage options for the PowerEdge R730: 495W, 750W, 1100W. All three wattages are great choices, but the best one for your system depends on your application. Systems that utilize more high-end components are generally going to require more power to operate. Also, if your server performs resource intensive tasks, then there will be more of a demand for power. In both of these cases, it is a good idea to go with a 750W or 1100W PSU. Either way, it will never hurt if you purchase more than what you need.

Voltage

One thing to pay close attention to is the power supplies voltage. You want to make sure you purchase a power supply with the voltage that is supported you connection. Voltage options include 110V and 220V. If you use a 220V power supply, but only have a 110V connection, the system will not power on. Most outlets in American homes are equipped with 110V connections, while homes in Europe and datacenters commonly use 220V connections. Before purchasing a power supply for your server, find out what connection you need, and then make sure the power supply supports that connection.

RAID Options

RAID Options RAID Levels Cache Drive Speeds PCIe Generation RAID Hardware
S130 onboard software 0,1,5,10 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Software
HBA330 Passthrough Passthrough None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H330 Mini Mono 0,1,5,10,50 None 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H730 Mini Mono 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 1GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H730p Mini Mono 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 2GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware
H830 PCIe Adapter 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 2GB 6 Gb/s SATA
12 Gb/s SAS
PCIe 3.0 Hardware

Network Interface Card Options

If you want to connect your PowerEdge R730 to the Internet, you will need to install a network card. There is a variety of different network cards you can install into your R730. You can either install a daughter card or a PCIe card. On the back of the motherboard, there is a slot or a daughter card, which is nice since you don’t use up a PCIe slot. You can get cards that support Ethernet, Fiber, or both. You can also get cards with speeds of 1 gigabit, 10 gigabit, or both.

Network Card Options
Dell Broadcom 5719 Quad-Port 1GbE RJ45 NIC
Dell Broadcom 5720 Dual-Port 1GbE RJ45 NIC
Dell Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 2 10Gb DA/SFP+ Network Adapter
Dell Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10GbE RJ45 Network Adapter
Dell Emulex LPE12000 Single Port 8Gb FC
Dell Emulex LEP12002 Dual Port 8Gb FC
Dell Emulex LPE16000B Single Port 16Gb FC
Dell Emulex LPE16002B Dual Port 16Gb FC
Dell Emulex OCE14102-U1-D Dual Port 10GbE SFP
Dell Intel I350 Quad Port 1Gb RJ45
Dell Intel I350 Dual Port 1Gb RJ45
Dell Intel X540 Dual Port 1Gb RJ45
Dell Mellanox ConnectX 3 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+
Dell Mellanox ConnectX 3 Dual Port 40Gb QSFP
Dell QLogic QLE2560 Single Port 8Gb FC
Dell QLogic QLE2562 Dual Port 8Gb FC
Dell QLogic QLE2660 Single Port 16Gb FC
Dell QLogic QLE2662 Dual Port 16GB FC

Systems Management Solutions

The Dell PowerEdge R730 Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC8 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC8 web interface, by setting the iDRAC IP in system setup, and searching the IP in a web browser.

Supported Operating Systems:

The PowerEdge R730 supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. These operating systems are:

  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 6.5
  • ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.0
  • ⦿ Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
  • ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
  • ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.1
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 5.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7
  • ⦿ VMware ESXi 7.0
  • ⦿ Window Server 2008 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012
  • ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2
  • ⦿ Window Server 2016
  • ⦿ Window Server 2019 LTSC

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Technical Information Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R730 2U Rackmount Server is loaded with options and features which is great in terms of customization and scalability. With the great capabilities of the PowerEdge R730, it can be hard to navigate. Because of this we have group together manuals and guides directly from Dell, so you have all the information you need to configure, upgrade, or troubleshoot your Dell PowerEdge R730 Server.

Owner’s Manual

Learn the ins and outs of your R730 with the Owner’s Manual: View PowerEdge R730 Owner’s Manual

Technical Guide

Need help troubleshooting your R730? The R730 technical guide is a great place to start: View PowerEdge R730 Technical Guide

Setting Up Your System Using Lifecycle Controller

Configure and setup your R730 within Dell’s integrated Lifecycle controller: View PowerEdge R730 Lifecycle Controller Setup Guide

BIOS Upgrade EFI File Download

Upgrade your BIOS Via an EFI File: Download PowerEdge R730 BIOS Upgrade EFI File

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