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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 64GB DDR4 24× 2.5" trays

SKU CH-BHMM-HXEZ2

A 2U rack server with two 2.6 GHz 8-core Xeon processors, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730 RAID controller and 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive trays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor
  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors reach 3.4 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports up to 1.5 TB capacity
  • PERC H730 1 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 24 hot-swap 2.5" drive trays accept SAS or SATA media
  • Quad-port network card delivers dual 1 GbE and dual 10 Gb SFP+ links

Capacity and compute

This Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. Two Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors deliver 16 cores at 2.60 GHz with 3.4 GHz turbo, while 64 GB of DDR4-2133 ECC memory handles virtualisation and database tasks.

Who it suits and who it does not

The 24 front-access 2.5" trays accept SAS or SATA drives, making the chassis a good fit for software-defined storage clusters or backup repositories that need high drive counts in a compact rack footprint. Buyers who require more than two processor sockets or memory beyond 1.5 TB will need a different platform, as the C610 chipset caps both limits at the installed configuration.

Deciding specification

The PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, so the array performance and redundancy level is set by the drives you populate in the 24 bays.

How it compares

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

Price $654.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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 DDR4 memory specification is required to expand the installed 64GB beyond the four 16GB modules?

The server uses DDR4 2133MHz registered ECC modules across 24 slots, supporting up to 1.5TB total capacity.

Can the 24 front 2.5-inch trays accept both SAS and SATA drives with the PERC H730 controller?

Yes, the H730 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through for mixed drive types.

How do I confirm the iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management is operational after initial setup?

Connect the dedicated management port, log in via browser to the iDRAC IP, and verify the system inventory, sensor readings and virtual console launch.

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