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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8-core 256GB DDR4 24× 300GB SAS H730

SKU CH-XZDG-VC9F8

A 2U rack server with dual 2.6 GHz 8‑core Xeon CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, a PERC H730 controller and 24× 300 GB SAS drives

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

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz with 3.4 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules for large datasets
  • PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Twenty-four 300 GB 10K SAS drives in 2.5-inch bays for high-capacity storage
  • Quad-port networking with dual 1 GbE and dual 10 GbE SFP+ for flexible connectivity

Dual-socket Xeon rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure, databases and high-performance computing workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors, each with eight cores at 2.6 GHz and a 3.4 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules.

Hot-swap power and dense storage

Redundant 750-watt platinum-efficiency power supplies support hot-swap replacement without downtime. The chassis holds twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays populated with 300 GB 10 K SAS drives connected through a Dell PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache and battery backup. The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode.

Quad-port networking and remote management

A Dell Intel X520/I350 daughter card provides two 1 GbE ports and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for flexible network connectivity. iDRAC 8 Enterprise enables full out-of-band remote management including virtual console, power control and hardware monitoring. Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for immediate rack installation.

How it compares

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

Price $1,393.99
Cheaper than about 62% 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 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 are the 24× 300 GB SAS drives installed in the 2.5" bays, and which step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a hot-swap carrier until the latch clicks, then press the carrier into the bay until the lever locks; the step often missed is fully engaging the carrier lever so the drive connects to the 12 Gb/s backplane.

What maintenance will the PERC H730 controller battery need, and when?

The 1 GB cache battery on the H730 controller typically requires replacement every three to five years; the iDRAC 8 Enterprise console will log a warning when the battery capacity drops below the threshold.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs run at 3.4 GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 2 U chassis relies on dual 750 W platinum power supplies and high-speed fans; under continuous turbo the inlet-temperature limit of 35 °C is reached first, triggering CPU throttling to protect components.

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