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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 v4 14-core 256GB DDR4 24x 2.4TB SAS

SKU CH-G187-SK932

2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730 RAID controller, 24× 2.4 TB SAS drives, 10 GbE SFP+ networking, iDRAC8 Enterprise and dual 750 W supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count14-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 2.4TB 10K SAS

  • 28 total cores at 2.4 GHz base with 3.3 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC across 8 modules supports large in-memory workloads
  • 24 enterprise SAS drives at 2.4 TB each provide high-density local storage
  • H730 controller with 1 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Dual 10 Gb SFP+ and dual 1 GbE ports plus iDRAC8 Enterprise for remote management

PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. It carries two Intel Xeon E5-2680 v4 processors, each with 14 cores running at 2.40 GHz and a 3.3 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. Twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS hard drives provide 2.4 TB each, all managed by a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache.

Storage-heavy workloads vs compute-only needs

This server suits organisations that need high-capacity local storage in a compact rack footprint, such as data warehouses, virtual desktop infrastructure nodes or database clusters. The 24-bay chassis and 12 Gb/s SAS backbone feed multiple drives directly to the hardware RAID engine. Buyers who only need raw compute cycles without large spinning-disk arrays should evaluate other platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch SAS chassis

The defining specification is the 24-drive 2.5-inch SAS backplane paired with the PERC H730 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This combination determines whether the system can deliver the throughput and redundancy your workload requires.

How it compares

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

Price $7,931.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $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 count14-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

How do I verify the dual 14-core Xeon E5-2680 v4 processors and 256GB DDR4 are detected after installation?

Check the iDRAC 8 Enterprise dashboard and system BIOS; both will show two CPUs, 28 total cores at 2.40 GHz base speed, and 256GB registered ECC memory across eight 32GB modules.

Which drives, rails, bezel and network card ship with the server, and what must I source separately?

The unit includes 24x 2.4TB 10K SAS 2.5" drives, PERC H730 1GB controller with battery, Intel X520/I350 quad-port card (2x 1GbE, 2x 10Gb SFP+), ready rails and front bezel; only SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach cables for the 10Gb ports are not supplied.

Should I choose the 24-bay 2.5" SAS configuration or a different bay count for this R730xd?

This specific listing is the 24-bay 2.5" model populated with 24x 2.4TB SAS drives; other bay counts or drive types are separate listings not covered here.

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