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Silver 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays front panel visible

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12LFF 2x Xeon E5-2690 v4 768GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-VJFT-VZS26

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors at 2.6GHz, 768GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730 controller and dual 10GbE networking

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 12 large-form-factor bays support high-capacity SATA storage arrays
  • Dual Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors at 2.6GHz provide 14 cores each
  • 768GB DDR4 ECC registered memory fills every DIMM slot
  • PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across all drives
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management

Rack server with 12 large-form-factor bays

This Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack system fitted with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays. Two Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 processors run at 2.6 GHz and provide 14 cores each. The chassis holds 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory at its maximum supported capacity. A PERC H730 SAS controller manages storage, while dual 1100 W supplies and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Suited to dense storage workloads, not GPU compute

The 12-bay layout and SAS/SATA interface make this server a fit for backup targets, archive repositories or software-defined storage clusters that need high capacity in a 2U footprint. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, additional processor sockets or memory expansion beyond 768 GB cannot use this configuration. The integrated graphics and fixed two-socket design limit visualisation and heavy compute tasks.

768 GB DDR4 at the architectural ceiling

Installed memory already equals the system maximum of 768 GB, so no further DIMMs can be added. Any workload that demands more RAM per node will need a different server platform. The PERC H730 controller supports SAS and SATA drives across all twelve bays, giving flexibility on drive selection within that interface constraint.

How it compares

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

Price $2,451.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.6 GHz
Higher than about 80% 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 speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM768 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

How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R730xd chassis support?

The chassis supports up to 12 drive bays for 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives.

What is the combined power capacity of the installed power supplies?

Two 1100W power supplies provide redundant power for the dual 14-core processors and 768GB of DDR4 memory.

Which RAID controller is installed to manage the storage array?

A Dell PERC H730 SAS controller is installed to manage RAID across the drive bays.

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