{"product_id":"dell-poweredge-r730-economical-storage-server-20-core-34tb-hba330","title":"Dell PowerEdge R730 8-Bay | 2x Intel E5-2630V4 | 20 CPU Cores | 64GB RAM | 2x 1TB SATA + 4x 8TB SATA | HBA330","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dell PowerEdge R730 is a proven enterprise 2U rack server that delivers reliable performance, scalable storage, and exceptional value—making it an excellent choice for businesses and homelab users looking for an economical storage server solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by dual Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4 processors, this system provides 20 CPU cores and 40 threads, offering dependable compute performance for file sharing, backups, virtualization, and everyday business workloads. Combined with 64GB of DDR4 ECC memory, the R730 is well-suited for multi-user environments and storage-focused applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis configuration is optimized for storage capacity and cost efficiency, featuring a total of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34TB of raw SATA storage (2x 1TB + 4x 8TB drives)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This makes it ideal for backup repositories, media storage, archive systems, and NAS-style deployments where capacity matters most. The Dell HBA330 controller provides direct disk access, making it especially well-suited for TrueNAS, Unraid, and software-defined storage environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDell PowerEdge R730 2U Rack Server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Intel Xeon E5-2630 v4 Processors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Total CPU Cores \/ 40 Threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64GB DDR4 ECC Registered Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34TB Total SATA Storage (2x 1TB 3.5\" + 4x 8TB 3.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDell HBA330 Storage Controller (HBA Mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Bay Drive Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnterprise Reliability at an Economical Price Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Balance of Compute and High-Capacity Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEconomical NAS \/ File Server\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackup \u0026amp; Disaster Recovery Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia Server (Plex, Jellyfin, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchive and Cold Storage Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrueNAS \/ Unraid Deployments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Business File Sharing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomelab Storage \u0026amp; Virtualization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dell PowerEdge R730 remains one of the most cost-effective enterprise servers available, offering a strong balance of compute performance and high-capacity storage. It’s a smart choice for users who need large, reliable storage without the high cost of newer-generation hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48879698116864,"sku":"B-019359","price":1349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/3717\/6576\/files\/R730.LFF_294564ba-3ed2-489f-b0e0-343b643bc82f.jpg?v=1727376419","url":"https:\/\/serversuperstore.com\/products\/dell-poweredge-r730-economical-storage-server-20-core-34tb-hba330","provider":"Server Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}