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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2620 v3 2.4GHz 256GB DDR4 24x 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-DZTN-1X0T4

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2620 v3 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730 controller and 24 1.2TB SAS drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count6-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon E5-2620 v3 processors deliver 2.4GHz base and 3.2GHz turbo for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 modules supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • 24-bay 2.5" chassis filled with 1.2TB 10K SAS drives provides high-density storage
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port networking combines dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 1GbE for flexible connectivity

2U Rack Server for Dense Storage

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure and high-performance computing workloads. It delivers 24 drive bays in a compact chassis, making it suitable for environments where storage density matters more than GPU expansion.

Upgrade from Smaller Arrays or Older Controllers

This system replaces direct-attached storage shelves or servers limited to eight or twelve bays by fitting 24 SAS drives behind a single PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache. The jump is worth it when workloads need hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60 across many spindles and the 12 Gb/s SAS backplane can feed both CPUs without a separate HBA.

Tool-Less Rails and iDRAC Simplify Deployment

Ready Rails let technicians slide the chassis into a standard rack without screws, while iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides out-of-band management for BIOS updates, power cycling and console redirection. Common issues include forgetting to initialise the virtual disks in the H730 BIOS before the OS installer runs and overlooking the SFP+ modules required for the 10 GbE ports.

How it compares

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

Price $1,857.99
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 count6-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.4 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 rack height and rails does the R730xd need for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit and includes Ready Rails for installation in a standard rack cabinet.

How are the 24 drive bays and PERC H730 controller set up during installation?

The 24 front 2.5-inch bays accept SAS drives; the PERC H730 1GB controller manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through, and the battery-backed cache must be seated before power-on.

Which memory modules and drive types will need replacement or expansion later?

The system uses 24 DDR4 slots populated with 8x 32GB Registered ECC DIMMs at 2133MHz, and the 24 installed 1.2TB 10K SAS drives can be swapped or expanded up to the controller limits.

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