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Dell PERC H730 RAID Controller
Price includes warranty
DELL
Product Specification
| Family | PERC 9 |
| Controller Chipset | LSI SAS3108 |
| Interface | 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Internal Ports | 8 |
| Cache | 1GB NV cache |
Refurbished Β· Tested
Dell PERC H730 RAID controller with 1GB NV cache and 12Gb/s SAS, for 13th generation PowerEdge R630, R730 and R730xd servers.
The PERC H730 is Dell's PERC 9 hardware RAID controller, built on the LSI SAS3108 RAID-on-chip with 1GB of non-volatile cache. It is the standard mid-range storage controller for 13th generation PowerEdge servers, including the R630, R730 and R730xd. The controller runs 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA drives, both hard disks and SSDs, over a PCIe 3.0 x8 host link, and builds RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 volumes. Buyers in Qatar use a refurbished H730 to replace a failed card, or to move a server onto parity RAID with write-back caching for virtualisation hosts, database servers and file storage. Non-RAID pass-through disks can sit alongside virtual disks on the same controller, which suits software-defined storage. Our Doha stock code for this card is RAID-DELL-H730. Where heavier sustained write workloads need more cache, the H730P carries 2GB.
RAID-DELL-H730Will it fit my system?
All three servers below are 13th generation PowerEdge platforms in which the H730 is a standard storage controller option.
| Server | Generation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PowerEdge R630 | 13th generation | 1U rack server |
| PowerEdge R730 | 13th generation | 2U rack server |
| PowerEdge R730xd | 13th generation | 2U storage-dense rack server |
Dell produced the H730 both as an integrated mini mono card for the dedicated storage slot and as a PCIe adapter for standard slots. The two forms are not physically interchangeable, so a replacement must be the same form as the card it replaces. If the server needs no RAID at all, a dedicated HBA such as the HBA330 is often the better choice.
Specification
The H730 and H730P share the SAS3108 chip and the same RAID feature set. The difference is cache size: 1GB on this card against 2GB on the H730P. The battery with flash backup is what allows write-back mode to stay enabled safely, and that matters most on RAID 5 and RAID 6 volumes.
Installation
The H730 is not hot-pluggable: shut the server down and disconnect power before removing the old controller. Fit the card in the same slot, then reconnect the backplane SAS cables and the cache battery where it is fitted separately. On first boot, virtual disks already on the drives appear as a foreign configuration and should be imported through the PERC configuration utility, Lifecycle Controller or iDRAC, not recreated, because creating a new array erases data. Within a single virtual disk, keep drives of the same interface and type, since the controller does not combine SAS with SATA or HDD with SSD in one array.
Part numbers and identification
Condition & testing
- Tested in a compatible system
- Verified against the listed part number and specification
- Fully working; minor cosmetic marks are possible on refurbished units.
- 6-month warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and support across Qatar.
What ships with this part
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Our team in Doha answers specification and compatibility questions during working hours.
Ask on WhatsApp sales@serverdove.comWhat is the difference between the PERC H730 and H730P?
Both use the same LSI SAS3108 controller, 12Gb/s SAS interface and RAID level support. The H730 carries 1GB of NV cache, while the H730P carries 2GB. The larger cache benefits sustained write workloads on parity arrays, but for most general server roles the H730 performs similarly. Both are PERC 9 controllers used in 13th generation PowerEdge servers.
Does the PERC H730 support HBA or pass-through mode?
Yes. The H730 supports non-RAID disks, which are passed directly to the operating system without a virtual disk wrapper. This can be mixed with RAID virtual disks on the same controller. It is commonly used for software-defined storage such as ZFS or Storage Spaces, although a dedicated HBA like the HBA330 is often preferred where no RAID is needed at all.
Which RAID levels does the PERC H730 support?
The H730 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. That covers striping, mirroring, single parity, dual parity and the spanned versions of each. RAID 6 and RAID 60 tolerate two drive failures per span, which is the usual choice for large-capacity hard disk arrays where rebuild times are long.
Can I mix SAS and SATA drives on the H730?
The controller accepts both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA drives, hard disks and SSDs, so both types can be attached to the same controller. Within a single virtual disk, drives should be of the same interface and type, since the controller does not combine SAS and SATA or HDD and SSD in one array.
Is the H730 a mini mono or a PCIe card?
Dell produced the H730 in both forms: an integrated mini mono card that sits in the dedicated storage slot on servers such as the R630 and R730, and PCIe adapter versions for standard slots. The two are not interchangeable physically, so check which form your server uses and that the listed part matches it before ordering.
What protects the cache on the PERC H730?
The 1GB cache is non-volatile. A battery holds the cache contents long enough for them to be written to onboard flash if power is lost, and the data is restored on next boot. This allows write-back caching to be used safely, which significantly improves write performance on RAID 5 and RAID 6 arrays.
How is the H730 managed?
Arrays can be created in the PERC configuration utility during boot, through the Lifecycle Controller, or remotely via iDRAC. Within the operating system, Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and the PERC command-line tools provide monitoring and configuration, including drive status, rebuilds and cache settings.
What does refurbished mean at ServerDove?
Off-lease or decommissioned enterprise hardware that we clean, test and reset in Doha. Every unit goes through POST, burn-in, memory and drive checks and a power-supply check, with firmware and BIOS returned to defaults and drives securely erased.
Can I ask about the exact unit before I buy?
Yes. Message us the SKU on WhatsApp and we will confirm the condition and configuration of the unit in stock, with photos if you want them.
How fast is delivery in Qatar?
Orders ship from Doha and arrive within one working day anywhere in Qatar. Delivery is free on orders over QAR 300.
Can I collect in person?
Yes, from Nuaija Office 7, Doha, usually within 24 hours of ordering. Choose pick-up at checkout and we will message you when it is ready.
What warranty is included?
A 6-month hardware warranty from the delivery date, covering the unit as supplied. If a part fails we repair or replace it. Full terms are on the warranty page.
What is your return policy?
If the unit arrives faulty or not as described, tell us and we will collect it and replace or refund it. Full terms are on the Refund Policy page.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard and American Express online. Bank transfer is available for company orders; contact us for details.
Is the price shown the final price?
Yes. The price shown is what you pay; nothing is added at checkout, and every order ships with an invoice in your name or your company's name.
Why buy refurbished
Enterprise hardware, tested in Doha, at a fraction of the price of new
Every unit we sell has already proven itself in a data centre. We test it again, grade it, and back it with a warranty before it leaves our stock.
Tested before it ships
POST, burn-in, memory and power-supply checks on every unit. Anything that fails is repaired or pulled from stock, not sold.
Same performance, lower cost
A Xeon runs the same workloads whether it is new or two years old. Spend the difference on more CPUs, memory or storage.
In stock, not on order
New enterprise hardware can take weeks or months to arrive. Ours is on the shelf in Doha and delivered across Qatar within a day.
Warranty and local support
Every unit is covered. Installation, configuration and hardware support are handled by our own team in Qatar, not a call centre abroad.