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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2660 v4 2.0GHz 14-core 64GB DDR4 24x 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-2A2H-41J40

2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors at 2.0 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 RAID controller and 24 hot-swap 1.2 TB SAS drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • 28 processing cores from dual Xeon E5-2660 v4 CPUs
  • 64GB DDR4 registered ECC memory installed
  • PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 24 drive bays populated with 1.2TB 10K SAS disks
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs 24 drive bays into a 2U rack form factor. Dual Xeon E5-2660 v4 processors deliver 28 cores at 2.0 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730 RAID controller support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Quad-port networking adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links. iDRAC 8 Enterprise and redundant 750 W supplies complete the platform.

Suits capacity-heavy workloads

This configuration targets databases, virtual desktop infrastructure, data warehouses and high-performance computing data nodes that demand dense local storage. The 24-bay chassis and dual-processor design favour throughput over single-thread speed. Buyers who need fewer drive bays, lower core counts or a different memory footprint should evaluate other platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch SAS chassis

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch SAS backplane paired with the H730 controller. It dictates that only SAS or SATA drives fit and that the system occupies 2U of rack space. Confirm rack depth, rail clearance and drive protocol before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,402.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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 does the dual 14-core Xeon setup deliver in a real workload?

Two E5-2660 v4 CPUs give 28 cores at 2.0 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo, suited for virtualization, databases and HPC data-node tasks.

How does the PERC H730 controller limit drive performance?

The H730 1 GB controller runs 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through, capping throughput at the controller and backplane level.

What physical space and mounting hardware does the R730xd need?

It is a 2U rack chassis with included Ready Rails and front bezel for installation in a standard rack cabinet.

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