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Silver 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x E5-2699 v3 2.3GHz 18 Core 64GB DDR4 H730 12x 6TB HDD

SKU CH-3MY8-VV6SN

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon CPUs, 64GB DDR4, H730 RAID controller, and twelve 6TB SATA drives for high-capacity storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count18-Core Processor
  • Dual 18-core Xeon processors handle heavy compute workloads at 2.3 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports reliable multitasking across 24 slots
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Twelve 6 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high-capacity storage in 3.5-inch bays
  • Quad-port network card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections

Dense 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server

This 2U Dell PowerEdge R730xd delivers twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a compact rack chassis. Dual 18-core Xeon processors at 2.3 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory provide strong multi-threaded throughput. The PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 8 Enterprise complete the platform.

Built for capacity-hungry workloads

The twelve 6 TB 7.2 K SATA drives suit bulk storage, backup repositories and software-defined storage clusters. Quad-port networking with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links handles moderate east-west traffic. Buyers who require solid-state capacity or more than twelve drive bays should look elsewhere. The fixed 2U height also limits GPU or FPGA accelerator options.

Storage controller decides fit

The PERC H730 1 GB mini controller is the single specification that determines compatibility with existing drive arrays and RAID policies. It manages SAS and SATA drives at 12 Gb/s and includes a battery-backed cache for write protection. Verify that your drive firmware and RAID level requirements match this controller before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,483.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R730XD
Model nameR730xd
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count18-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, Single Riser Included (Riser 3)
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

What rack space and power circuits do I need for the 2U R730xd with dual 750 W supplies?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with two hot-swap 750 W platinum power supplies that require two independent PDU circuits for full redundancy.

Can my existing SATA or SAS drives connect to the PERC H730 controller in this R730xd?

Yes, the PERC H730 12Gb/s controller supports both SATA and SAS drives, so older 6Gb/s SATA or SAS disks will work at their native speed.

How do I confirm the dual Xeon E5-2699 v3 CPUs and 64 GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?

Open the iDRAC8 Enterprise web interface or enter the system BIOS; both will show two 18-core processors at 2.3 GHz and 64 GB of registered ECC DDR4 memory.

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