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Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server, 24-bay 2.5-inch front, matte black finish

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 24SFF 1x Xeon E5-2603 v3 256GB RAM rack server

SKU CH-GJ6J-WE3S8

A 2U rack server with 24 small-form-factor bays, one 1.6 GHz Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor and 256 GB DDR4 memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed1.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs1
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 24 drive bays for dense storage capacity
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
  • PERC H730 RAID controller for data protection
  • Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE networking for high throughput
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise license for remote server management

24-bay 2.5-inch rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd fits 24 small-form-factor drive bays in a 2U chassis. One Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor at 1.6 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory are installed. The PERC H730 SAS controller manages storage, while iDRAC8 Enterprise provides remote management. Dual 1100 W power supplies are included.

Suits dense storage clusters.

This platform targets workloads that need many local SAS drives, such as software-defined storage nodes or backup repositories. The single-socket starting point leaves a second processor socket open for growth. Buyers who only need a few drives or a compact 1U form factor should consider a different chassis.

24 x 2.5-inch SAS drive bays

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch backplane paired with the PERC H730 controller. It determines how many drives you can install and what RAID levels are supported. No drives ship with the unit, so you must populate the bays with compatible SAS media to use the storage capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $953.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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).
Processor speed 1.6 GHz
Lower than about 99% 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 speed1.6 GHz
Installed CPUs1
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity768 GB
Storage
Installed storage2,40
Disk controllerDell PERC H730 SAS Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC8 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

Do I need to supply my own 2.5-inch SAS drives to use the 24 drive bays?

Yes, the chassis provides 24 bays for 2.5-inch SAS drives and no drives are installed, so you must add them before the server can store data.

Will the installed PERC H730 RAID controller work with older SAS drives I already own?

The PERC H730 SAS controller supports standard SAS drives, so compatible older SAS drives can be used in the 24 bays.

How can I confirm the 256 GB of DDR4 memory is recognised after installation?

Check the iDRAC8 remote management interface or the BIOS memory information screen; both will display the full 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory.

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