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Silver 2U rack server with 24 front drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 24SFF 2× Xeon E5-2697 v3 768GB DDR4

SKU CH-DP87-4YC81

24-bay 2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon 2.6 GHz CPUs, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730 SAS RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors deliver high multi-threaded performance
  • 768GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • 24 SFF drive bays with SAS connectivity enable dense storage arrays
  • PERC H730 RAID controller provides hardware RAID for data protection
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote server management

Dense Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs 24 small-form-factor drive bays into a 2U rack chassis. Two Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors run at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores each and 35 MB cache. A PERC H730 SAS controller manages storage, while 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory fills the maximum supported capacity. Integrated graphics and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Targeted at High-Density Workloads

This configuration suits organisations that need maximum drive count in a compact rack footprint for software-defined storage, backup targets or big-data clusters. Dual 1100 W supplies and four onboard network ports (two 10 GbE, two 1 GbE) support continuous operation. Buyers who require pre-installed drives or a smaller bay count should consider other models.

Maximum Drive Bay Count

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis, which sets the upper limit for raw storage density in this server. Every other component — dual CPUs, full memory complement, dual power supplies — is sized to feed that bay population. If your design needs fewer bays or a different form factor, this chassis is not the right starting point.

How it compares

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

Price $2,335.99
Pricier than about 57% 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 storage14,40
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

How often should the PERC H730 RAID controller battery be checked or replaced?

The PERC H730 RAID controller includes a battery-backed cache; plan to inspect the battery status via iDRAC8 annually and replace it if the controller reports a degraded or missing battery.

What thermal limit is reached first when both Xeon E5-2697 v3 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz continuously?

Sustained full load on the dual 14-core processors will hit the chassis airflow limit before the CPU thermal ceiling, so fan speed ramps up to maintain safe inlet temperatures.

How loud and how much power does the server draw with dual 1100 W supplies running 24/7?

Dual 1100 W power supplies feed the 24-bay chassis; under typical mixed workloads the system draws several hundred watts and fan noise rises to a noticeable datacentre hum.

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