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Silver 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U 12 Bay 2x Xeon E5-2680 v4 2.4GHz 14 Core 256GB DDR4 12x 8TB H730

SKU CH-0F86-42ZK7

A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch bays holding 12×8 TB SATA drives, dual 14-core Xeon CPUs at 2.4 GHz and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon 14-core CPUs deliver 28 threads at 2.4 GHz base with 3.3 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 1.5 TB
  • PERC H730 1 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
  • Twelve 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives supply high-capacity 3.5-inch storage in 12 bays
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking simplify remote management

2U 12-Bay Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 processors, 256GB of DDR4 ECC memory, and twelve 8TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drives managed by a PERC H730 RAID controller with battery backup.

Ideal for Capacity-Focused Deployments

This configuration suits organisations that need high raw capacity in a compact form factor for databases, virtual desktop infrastructure, or data-warehouse nodes. Buyers who require more than twelve drive bays, faster flash-based storage tiers, or support for additional processor sockets should evaluate alternative platforms.

Dual 14-Core Xeon E5-2680 v4 CPUs

Two 2.4GHz 14-core processors deliver 28 total cores with a 3.3GHz turbo frequency, providing the compute foundation for heavily threaded applications. The LGA 2011-3 platform supports up to 1.5TB of DDR4 across 24 slots, so memory can scale well beyond the installed 256GB.

How it compares

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

Price $3,962.99
Pricier than about 72% 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 count14-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.4 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
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 depth and rail kit are required to mount this 2U server?

The unit is a 2U rack server and ships with Dell Ready Rails for standard four-post racks; verify your rack depth matches the rail specification before installation.

Can the PERC H730 controller manage the twelve installed 8TB SATA drives together with older SAS drives I might add?

The H730 supports mixed SAS and SATA drives across its twelve 3.5-inch bays and offers RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 plus pass-through mode for JBOD configurations.

How do I confirm the iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management is active after first power-on?

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, browse to its IP address, and log in with the default credentials; the dashboard will show system health, firmware versions and the Enterprise licence status.

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