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Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server front view showing twelve 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12LFF 2× Xeon E5-2698 v4 2.2GHz 128GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server

SKU CH-W2FJ-CTS87

Rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon E5-2698 v4 processors at 2.2 GHz and 128 GB DDR4 memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.2 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon E5-2698 v4 CPUs deliver 20 cores each at 2.2 GHz
  • 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation and database workloads
  • 12 × 3.5″ drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable high-capacity storage arrays
  • Dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE ports provide flexible network connectivity
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration

Dual Xeon 20-core rack server

This Dell PowerEdge R730xd arrives as a 2U rack-mount system with two Intel Xeon E5-2698 v4 processors running at 2.2 GHz. Each CPU provides 20 cores and 50 MB of cache, giving 40 threads for virtualisation or database workloads. The chassis holds up to twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and ships without any drives installed. Integrated graphics and an iDRAC8 Enterprise licence handle remote management out of the box.

Suited for high-thread compute and dense storage

The configuration suits teams that need maximum core count in a 2U form factor and plan to populate the twelve SATA/SAS bays with their own drives. The PERC H730 controller supports RAID across all bays and memory can grow from 128 GB DDR4 ECC to 768 GB. Buyers who need a smaller 1U footprint or more than two sockets should evaluate other platforms. The integrated graphics are not intended for GPU-accelerated workloads.

Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 RAID

The single specification that decides fit is the twelve-bay 3.5-inch chassis paired with the PERC H730 SAS controller. It determines how many drives you can install and which RAID levels are available. Power is supplied by two 1100 W units and networking includes two 10 GbE plus two 1 GbE ports. Confirm rack depth and drive selection against these fixed chassis limits before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $902.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor speed 2.2 GHz
Lower 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 speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage24,00
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

Should I pick the 12 LFF chassis or a smaller bay count?

The 12 LFF chassis gives twelve 3.5" drive bays, so choose it when you need maximum internal capacity in a 2U rack server.

What does the 2.2 GHz figure mean once the server is running workloads?

Each of the two Xeon E5-2698 v4 CPUs runs at 2.2 GHz base clock across 20 cores, delivering 40 threads for parallel tasks.

What does the PERC H730 SAS controller cap in practice?

The PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across SATA drives and supports up to 12 internal 3.5" devices in this chassis.

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