Dell PowerEdge R730 Rack Mount 2U

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Brand:	Dell
Model:	PowerEdge R730
Grade:	Grade A
Storage support:	8x 2.5"
CPU:	2x Intel Xeon 8-Core E5
CPU frequency:	2667 v4 3200MHz 25MB
Memory size:	128GB
Memory type:	RDIMM DDR4
Storage capacity:	No storage
Storage type:	SAS 2.5"
RAID Controller:	PERC H730/1GB Mini Mono with BBWC
Network card type:	4-port 10Gb SFP+ rNDC
PSU:	2x 750W Platinum
Case type:	Rack Mount 2U
Warranty:	12 months

Refurbished server • Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R730 • Used server

Dell PowerEdge R730

A balanced 2U PowerEdge server for virtualization, databases, applications and business infrastructure.

Dell PowerEdge R730 is the universal choice from the previous PowerEdge generation when you need more flexibility than a 1U server and are not looking only for a storage-first chassis.

2U dual-socket rack server balanced refurbished server

Model at a glance:

A good fit for mixed environments with virtualization, applications, databases and collaboration tools.
More flexible than 1U models without being as storage-focused as the R730xd.
Suitable when one server needs to cover several different business roles.

Official support View all configurations

Benefits

What makes this model a sensible refurbished server choice from the previous generation.

Universal 2U profile

Provides more internal room and easier expansion than 1U models.

Strong for mixed workloads

Suitable for virtualization, databases, ERP, CRM, VDI and internal applications.

Practical CTO choice

As a refurbished server, it can be configured around role, budget and availability.

Good base for growth

Allows more flexible planning when future workloads are not fully defined yet.

Description

The model\'s real role, its strengths and the honest trade-off.

Dell PowerEdge R730 is the model you return to when there is not one extreme workload but a group of everyday business workloads. It is not as compact as the R630 and not as storage-oriented as the R730xd, which is exactly why it is useful: a 2U platform with a balance of compute power, storage options and expandability.

As a used Dell PowerEdge R730, this server makes sense for companies building or refreshing virtualization, application layers, ERP or CRM services, email systems, collaboration platforms or database workloads. It is a good choice when the infrastructure is not extreme, but is important enough to avoid very basic hardware.

The R730 is especially useful in businesses where the server must stay flexible. Today it may host virtual machines, tomorrow it may run a database, and later it may support internal applications or a backup role. With the right CTO configuration, it is more durable than a system bought for only one narrow task.

The honest trade-off is that if the primary goal is maximum local disk capacity, the R730xd is the better direction. If the priority is the most compact placement of compute nodes, the R630 is more logical. The R730 is the middle, calmer option: not the smallest, not the most specialized, but the most universal.

For a buyer looking for a pre-owned server with a strong balance between price and capability, the R730 remains a very useful PowerEdge platform. It is suitable for real business use when you need a refurbished server that can be configured for different roles without locking the infrastructure into a narrow architecture.

In short: Dell PowerEdge R730 is a refurbished server for companies that want a balanced 2U PowerEdge base for virtualization, business applications, databases and long-term infrastructure.

Use cases

Practical roles where this server makes the most sense.

Primary virtualization host

For small and mid-sized environments with several important virtual machines and a flexible 2U resource profile.

ERP, CRM and business applications

For applications that matter in daily operations and need a predictable platform.

Databases and reporting

For database workloads when memory, disks and controller are sized for the task.

Collaboration and internal services

For SharePoint, Confluence, internal portals, email roles and mixed company services.

Applications and workload fit

This map shows which applications Dell PowerEdge R730 fits best as a refurbished server and where another form factor, configuration or more specialized platform may be the better choice. The ratings describe the model role, while the final decision should still follow CPU, memory, controller, drive, networking and warranty requirements.

Optimal scenario Very suitable Suitable Configuration-dependent

Suitable

Domain services, DNS, DHCP, authentication, policy management and other core network roles.

Infrastructure highlights

A short reading of its role in real business infrastructure.

Role

Universal 2U PowerEdge platform for mixed workloads.

Strong focus

Virtualization, database, ERP, CRM, collaboration and backup.

Trade-off

Not as storage-first as the R730xd and not as compact as the R630.

Good alternative

When one flexible refurbished server is better than several narrow-purpose systems.

Useful links

Official resources and filtered available configurations for the exact model.

Official support Manuals and documentation View all configurations

View available Dell PowerEdge R730 configurations

The best used server choice comes from matching model, configuration, workload and budget.

View all configurations

Where this model fits in the series

The R730 is the middle and most universal choice between the R630 and R730xd. The R630 is for compact placement, the R730xd is for a stronger local storage layer, and the R830/R930 are for scale-up roles. If you need a broad-purpose 2U server, the R730 is the logical starting point.

Not ideal if...

if the main project is storage-heavy and requires maximum local capacity;
if rack space is very limited and 1U compute nodes are preferred;
if you need a four-socket scale-up machine for a heavy database;
if the task is a simple network service where an R630 may be enough.

Choosing the right form factor

The 2U form factor of the R730 is a good compromise between compactness and expandability. It is more comfortable than 1U for varied roles, but if storage is the central task, the R730xd is the more specialized option.

Alternative models

Dell PowerEdge R630: if you need a more compact 1U compute node.
Dell PowerEdge R730xd: if backup, storage and media workloads are the priority.
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9: if you prefer the HPE ecosystem in a very similar 2U role.

Refurbished by ITR Bulgaria : what value do you get?

Buying a refurbished enterprise-class server makes the most sense when the machine has been checked, configured and prepared for real business use. In that context, used servers and pre-owned servers become refurbished servers that can be a practical, predictable and professional alternative to new budget models or much more expensive new enterprise configurations.

ITR Bulgaria

Technical and cosmetic assessment according to an internal standard
Checks of processors, memory, power supplies, fans, controllers and management functionality depending on the exact configuration
Cleaning, refurbishment and configuration for repeated business use
CTO configuration options depending on workload, budget and availability
Packaging, real warranty and support from ITR Bulgaria

Frequently asked questions

What is the R730 best suited for?
Mixed business workloads: virtualization, applications, databases, collaboration and backup.
R730 or R730xd?
The R730 is more universal; the R730xd is better when local disk capacity is the priority.
Is it a good refurbished server?
Yes, if you need a balanced used enterprise server with CTO configuration options.