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Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server, silver front bezel with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2683 v3 2.0GHz 14-core 768GB DDR4 12× 4TB HDD H730

SKU CH-DS5J-2K1AZ

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors, 768GB DDR4 memory, twelve 4TB SATA drives and a PERC H730 RAID controller for storage-intensive workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor
  • Dual 14-core Xeon processors at 2.0 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo deliver 28 cores for heavy workloads
  • 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports large virtualisation and database footprints
  • PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 for data protection
  • Twelve 4 TB 7.2 K SATA drives in hot-swap bays provide high-capacity local storage
  • Quad-port X520 I350 network card adds two 10 Gb SFP+ and two 1 GbE links for flexible connectivity

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs twelve 3.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack chassis. Dual Xeon E5-2683 v3 processors deliver 28 cores at 2.0 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo. Memory totals 768 GB of DDR4-2133 ECC across all 24 slots. A PERC H730 controller manages the twelve 4 TB 7.2 K SATA drives. Quad-port networking adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links.

Built for Capacity-First Workloads

This configuration suits archives, backup targets and media libraries that prioritise raw terabytes over latency. The twelve-bay layout and H730 RAID engine handle large sequential workloads and redundant arrays. Buyers who need solid-state speed or more than two sockets should look elsewhere. The fixed 768 GB memory population leaves no empty DIMM slots for future expansion.

Twelve-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis

The defining constraint is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays backed by a single PERC H730 controller. That bay count and controller combination fixes the maximum spindle count and RAID topology for the platform. Verify that your rack depth, power budget and cooling can support a fully populated 2U unit before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $4,111.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% 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 RAM768 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

Should I choose the 768GB DDR4 configuration or add more memory later?

The system ships with 768GB across 24 slots using 32GB DDR4 2133MHz registered ECC modules. Maximum supported capacity is 1.5TB, so all slots are currently populated. Any expansion would require replacing existing modules.

What does the 2.0GHz base clock with 3.0GHz turbo mean for sustained workloads?

Each of the two 14-core Xeon E5-2683 v3 processors runs at 2.0GHz base frequency and can boost to 3.0GHz under thermal headroom. Sustained all-core performance will sit between these values depending on cooling and workload type.

How does the PERC H730 1GB controller with 12Gb/s SAS/SATA affect the 12× 4TB 7.2K SATA drives?

The H730 supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through at 12Gb/s SAS/SATA. The installed 7.2K SATA drives connect at 6Gb/s, so the controller provides headroom for RAID overhead and future faster drives.

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