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Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server front view with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12x 3.5" 2U 2x Xeon E5-2699 v4 22C 2.2GHz 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-5JSA-E12GA

2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 22-core Xeon processors at 2.2 GHz and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count22-Core Processor
  • Dual 22-core Xeon processors deliver 44 total cores for heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules supports large datasets
  • PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap trays provide high-capacity SAS/SATA storage density
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links

Dual 22-Core Xeon Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 22 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. The system targets organisations running data warehouses, virtual desktop infrastructure, databases or high-performance computing nodes that need dense CPU and memory resources in a compact rack footprint.

12-Bay Storage Upgrade Path

The chassis provides twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap trays driven by a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. This layout replaces servers limited to eight drive bays or older controllers without 12 Gb/s SAS throughput. The jump is worthwhile when workloads demand more spindles for capacity or IOPS, or when a hardware RAID battery-backed cache is required for write-heavy databases.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify that your rack can accept a 2U unit and that power distribution can supply two 750 W platinum-efficiency supplies with redundant hot-swap capability. Confirm network infrastructure supports the onboard Intel X520/I350 daughter card delivering two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports. Ensure operating system and hypervisor versions are qualified for the C610 chipset and iDRAC 8 Enterprise remote management features.

How it compares

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

Price $1,500.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 count22-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
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 height and rail kit does the R730xd require for mounting?

The server occupies 2U of rack space and includes Ready Rails for installation in a standard rack.

How are the 22-core Xeon E5-2699 v4 processors and 256GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both processors are pre-installed in the LGA 2011-3 sockets and the 256GB DDR4 is populated across 8 of 24 slots as 32GB modules; the step often missed is ensuring the memory configuration follows the required channel population order for the dual-processor layout.

Which components in the R730xd will need replacement over time, and what are their specifications?

The system uses two hot-swap 750W Platinum power supplies and a PERC H730 controller with a battery-backed cache; the controller battery and power supply units are the primary field-replaceable items, while the 12 drive trays accept SATA or SAS drives for future storage expansion.

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