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Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis front view

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12LFF 1x Xeon E5-2680v4 384GB DDR4

SKU CH-A4F4-BEN1V

Rack server with 12 large drive bays, a 14-core Xeon at 2.4 GHz and 384 GB DDR4 memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.4 GHz
  • Installed CPUs1
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 12 drive bays for dense storage capacity
  • 14-core Xeon E5-2680v4 at 2.4GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730 RAID controller with SAS connectivity
  • Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE network interfaces

Purpose-Built Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server designed for capacity-heavy workloads. It ships with a single Xeon E5-2680v4 processor at 2.4 GHz, 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory, and a PERC H730 SAS controller. No drives are included so you can populate the chassis with the exact SATA or SAS media your application demands.

Fit and Limits

This configuration suits teams that need dense local storage with room for a second CPU and up to 768 GB of RAM. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, a smaller form factor, or a fully populated drive set from the factory should evaluate other platforms. The integrated graphics and dual 1100 W supplies support headless operation in standard racks.

Deciding Specification

The chassis provides 12 large-form-factor bays backed by the PERC H730 controller, making drive-count and RAID flexibility the primary purchase driver. If your workload fits within 12 SATA or SAS disks and the installed 384 GB of DDR4, this server meets the requirement; otherwise a different bay count or memory ceiling is needed.

How it compares

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

Price $1,513.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 384 GB
Higher than about 75% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.4 GHz
Higher than about 60% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.4 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage8,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H730 SAS Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC8 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

What rack depth is required for the 36 inch deep chassis with 12 drive bays?

The server is 36 inches deep, so the rack must provide at least that much usable depth plus cable clearance at the rear.

Which rail kit works with the 12 LFF chassis and how do you secure it?

A rail kit is available on request; mount the rails to the rack first, then slide the chassis in until the latches click.

When should the DDR4 ECC registered memory be checked or replaced?

Run a full memory diagnostic during each firmware update cycle and replace any DIMM that reports correctable errors.

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