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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2683 v3 2.0 GHz 14-core 256 GB DDR4 24× 300 GB SAS

SKU CH-MT0B-749DH

2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon E5-2683 v3 processors, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, 24 hot-swap 300 GB 10K SAS drives on a PERC H730 controller.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon E5-2683 v3 14-core CPUs deliver 28 threads at 2.0 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 2133 MHz ECC memory across 8 slots supports heavy virtualization
  • PERC H730 1 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • 24 × 300 GB 10 K SAS drives in 2.5″ bays maximise 2U storage density
  • Dual 750 W Platinum PSUs with iDRAC8 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote control

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs two 14-core Xeon E5-2683 v3 processors running at 2.0 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo into a 2U chassis. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4-2133 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache. Twenty-four 300 GB 10K SAS drives and a quad-port 1/10 GbE network daughter card are installed.

Virtualisation and database nodes

This configuration suits teams that need high core counts and dense local storage for virtualisation hosts, database clusters or HPC data nodes. The 24-bay layout and dual 750 W platinum supplies support sustained workloads. Buyers who need solid-state media or more than 24 drive bays should evaluate other platforms.

24-bay 2.5" SAS chassis

The defining constraint is the 24-bay 2.5-inch SAS backplane paired with the H730 RAID controller. It accepts only SAS or SATA drives in that form factor and caps internal capacity at 24 devices. Confirm the bay count and interface match your storage plan before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $1,454.99
Cheaper than about 60% 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 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

What SAS speed does the PERC H730 controller support and how does that affect the 24 installed drives?

The H730 is a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller with 1 GB cache, so all 24 of the 300 GB 10K SAS drives can run at 12 Gb/s in any supported RAID level.

What physical space and mounting hardware does this 2U server require?

The chassis is 2U tall and ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel for standard rack installation.

How is the PERC H730 configured on first boot and which step is often missed?

Press the indicated key during POST to enter the H730 BIOS utility, create a virtual disk across the 24 drives, initialise it, then save before the OS installer runs.

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