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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2660 v4 2.0GHz 14-core 128GB DDR4 24x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-ZD9J-8B0A5

2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors, 128GB DDR4 memory, 24 installed 400GB SATA SSDs and a PERC H730 controller for high-density storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor
  • 28 processor cores handle heavy workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large datasets
  • 24 enterprise 400GB SSDs deliver high-speed storage capacity
  • H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 flexibility
  • Dual 750W platinum PSUs provide redundant power protection

Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 processors, each running at 2.0 GHz with 14 cores. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730 controller managing 24 installed 400 GB SATA SSDs. Dual 750 W power supplies and iDRAC 8 Enterprise provide redundancy and remote management.

Suited for storage-heavy workloads

This configuration suits environments that need high drive counts in a 2U form factor, such as software-defined storage nodes, database clusters or virtual desktop infrastructure. The 24-bay chassis and hardware RAID controller support mixed read and write patterns. Buyers who need fewer drive bays, lower power draw or a 1U chassis should evaluate alternative platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch chassis with SATA SSDs

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis populated with 400 GB SATA solid-state drives. This density determines how much flash capacity fits in 2U of rack space and matches the PERC H730 controller's SAS and SATA support. Confirm that your workload fits within the installed capacity and that the SATA interface meets your performance requirements before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $2,123.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1.5 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD24 × 400 GB SATA SSD
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

What rack depth and rail kit does the 2U R730xd require for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit and ships with Dell Ready Rails for standard four-post rack installation.

How are the 24 SATA SSDs installed and which step is often missed?

The 2.5-inch drives slide into the front 24-bay backplane; the PERC H730 controller must be configured for the desired RAID level before the array is initialised.

What maintenance will the 24x 400GB SSDs and the PERC H730 battery need over time?

The SATA SSDs should be monitored for wear via the controller; the H730 1GB cache battery will eventually require replacement to preserve write-back caching.

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