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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8-core 256GB DDR4 24× 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-BH78-ZZTKE

A 2U rack server with dual 2.6 GHz 8-core Xeon processors, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730 controller and 24× 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives for high-capacity storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count8-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz handle heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
  • 24 × 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives deliver high-capacity local storage
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card provides 2 × 1 GbE and 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ connectivity

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs twenty-four 1.2TB SAS drives into a 2U rack chassis with two Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors and 256GB of DDR4 memory. It targets teams that need high local capacity for databases, virtual desktop infrastructure or data-warehouse nodes.

Rail installation and drive handling

Ready Rails let the unit slide into a standard rack without tools, and the hot-swap bays allow drive changes while the system runs. The main friction points are the server weight and the need to cable twenty-four SAS drives to the H730 controller correctly.

Verify rack depth and network uplinks

Confirm your cabinet depth accommodates the 2U form factor and that your top-of-rack switches provide SFP+ ports for the X520 10GbE links. The dual 750W power supplies require matching PDU outlets, and the iDRAC8 Enterprise licence should be activated for remote management.

How it compares

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

Price $1,974.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $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 count8-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.6 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 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 can I verify the dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors are running at 2.6GHz with Turbo after installation?

Check the iDRAC8 Enterprise interface or BIOS POST screen; both will display each CPU at 2.6GHz base clock with 3.4GHz Turbo capability.

Which drives and rails ship with the R730xd and what must I source separately?

The unit includes 24× 1.2TB 10K SAS 2.5" drives, H730 controller, X520/I350 quad-port card, two 750W PSUs, bezel and ReadyRails; only OS licences or extra memory need purchasing.

Should I choose this 256GB configuration or add more DDR4 up to the 1.5TB limit?

256GB across 8 DIMM slots suits many virtualisation workloads; the 24-slot board supports up to 1.5TB if your application demands larger in-memory datasets.

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