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Silver 2U rack server front with 24 drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 24 Bay 2.5" 2U Server 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 512GB DDR4

SKU CH-T5MA-Y8QQK

A 2U rack server with 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays, dual 2.6 GHz Xeon processors and 512 GB DDR4 memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 512GB

HDD 24 x 600GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz turbo to 3.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots with room to grow to 1.5 TB
  • 24 drive bays populated with 600 GB 10 K SAS disks on H730 RAID controller
  • Quad-port networking with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links
  • Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 8 Enterprise remote management included

Dense 2U compute and storage node

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors and 512GB of DDR4 ECC memory into a 2U rack chassis. Twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays provide high local capacity for data-intensive workloads. This configuration targets midsize and large enterprises running databases, virtual desktop infrastructure, or HPC data nodes.

Sustained throughput with hardware RAID

The PERC H730 controller with 1GB cache backs all 24 SAS drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60, maintaining consistent I/O during long-running jobs. Dual 750W platinum power supplies and hot-swap redundancy keep the platform online through component failures. Quad-port networking adds two 1GbE and two 10Gb SFP+ links for steady data movement.

Replaces sprawling 1U fleets

Organisations consolidating many 1U servers into a single dense node gain rack space and simpler cabling. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need 24 drive slots, 1.5TB maximum memory headroom, and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management in one 2U box. Buyers who need fewer than 10 drives or a single processor should look at smaller platforms.

How it compares

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

Price $2,017.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 count8-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730 1 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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

How loud and hot does the R730xd get with dual E5-2640 v3 CPUs and 24 drives running continuously?

The server uses two 750 Watt Platinum power supplies and redundant hot-swap cooling designed for 2U density; actual acoustic and thermal output depends on workload and ambient temperature.

Which cables, rails or drives must I already have to install the 24-bay chassis and PERC H730 controller?

Ready Rails and front bezel are included; the 24x 600GB 10K SAS drives and H730 controller with battery are pre-installed, so no extra drives or cables are required.

Will the onboard X520/I350 quad-port card with 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ work with my older Cat5e patch panel and 1Gb switches?

Yes, the 1GbE ports negotiate down to 1Gb speeds on Cat5e, while the 10Gb SFP+ ports need compatible transceivers and cabling for 10Gb operation.

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