DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2680 v3 12C 2.5GHz 512GB DDR4 H730 2x 800GB SSD

2U rack server for dense storage workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors. Each CPU delivers 12 cores at 2.5 GHz with a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency. The system ships with 512 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules. It targets midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, virtual desktop infrastructure, databases or high-performance computing data nodes that benefit from high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact chassis.

PERC H730 controller and quad-port networking

The bundled Dell PERC H730 1 GB storage controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes with battery-backed cache. Two 800 GB SATA 6 Gb/s enterprise SSDs are pre-installed in the 24-bay 2.5-inch drive chassis. A Dell Intel X520/I350 daughter card adds two 1 GbE ports and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for flexible network connectivity. iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides full remote management including virtual console and power control. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and ready rails with a front bezel complete the package.

Tool-less rail mounting and cable routing

The included ready rails allow tool-less installation in standard 4-post racks, while the 2U height keeps density high. Hot-swap power supplies and drive bays enable component replacement without downtime. The 24-bay front panel demands careful cable management to avoid airflow restriction when fully populated. Memory configuration must follow Dell’s population rules across the 24 DIMM slots to reach the 1.5 TB maximum. Buyers who need more storage bays or GPU acceleration should evaluate alternative chassis designs.