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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2680 v3 2.5GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 H730 2x 300GB SAS

SKU CH-92WY-VS08F

2U rack server with 24 drive bays, dual 12-core Xeon processors at 2.5 GHz, 64 GB DDR4, PERC H730 RAID controller and dual 750 W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD 2 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • 24-core processing power for heavy workloads from dual 12-core Xeon E5-2680 v3 CPUs
  • 64GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation density with room to grow to 1.5TB
  • 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis enables high-capacity SAS storage in 2U rack space
  • PERC H730 RAID controller with battery protects data across RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • iDRAC8 Enterprise gives full remote management without needing physical access

Capacity and workload fit

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads such as data warehousing, virtual desktop infrastructure and database nodes. Dual Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors provide 24 cores total at 2.5 GHz with 3.3 GHz turbo, while 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory supports large working sets. The PERC H730 controller manages up to 24 SAS or SATA drives in multiple RAID modes.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and that power distribution can supply two 750 W platinum supplies. The board uses LGA 2011-3 sockets and 24 DDR4 registered ECC slots, so any memory additions must match that specification. Network connectivity relies on a quad-port daughter card with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports; confirm switch compatibility and cabling. iDRAC 8 Enterprise requires a dedicated management network segment.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous demand the dual 12-core CPUs maintain base frequency across all cores, while the H730 controller’s 1 GB cache and battery-backed write-back accelerate sustained write throughput. Redundant hot-swap power supplies and ECC memory protect uptime during extended runs. The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis allows high spindle counts for consistent IOPS, and the SFP+ links sustain 10 Gb traffic without thermal throttling.

How it compares

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

Price $601.99
Cheaper than about 91% 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 count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.5 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 comes in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The server ships with two Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors, 64GB DDR4 in four 16GB modules, PERC H730 controller with battery, two 300GB 10K SAS drives, X520/I350 quad-port network card, iDRAC8 Enterprise, two 750W platinum PSUs, rails and bezel. Additional drives and memory must be bought separately.

Which memory configuration should I choose for this 24-slot system?

The unit includes 64GB across four 16GB DDR4 2133MHz registered ECC modules, leaving 20 slots free. Maximum capacity is 1.5TB. Add matching DDR4 registered ECC modules in multiples of four for best performance.

What does the 12-core 2.5GHz specification mean for real workloads?

Each of the two Xeon E5-2680 v3 CPUs provides 12 cores at 2.5GHz base with 3.3GHz turbo, giving 24 total threads for virtualisation, databases or HPC tasks. The PERC H730 supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for storage performance.

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