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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v4 2.1GHz 16-Core 256GB DDR4 24x 600GB SAS H730

SKU CH-FMJ1-TRD2Y

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, 24-bay 600 GB SAS storage on H730 RAID controller, quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking, iDRAC8 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 600GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 16-core Xeon CPUs deliver 32 total cores for heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation and database datasets
  • 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis holds 24 × 600 GB 10K SAS drives for high-capacity storage
  • PERC H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Quad-port network card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections

2U Rack Server with 24 Drive Bays

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. Dual Xeon E5-2683 v4 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory fills eight of twenty-four DIMM slots. Twenty-four 600 GB 10K SAS drives connect through a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache.

Storage-Focused Virtualisation and Database Nodes

This configuration suits teams running virtual desktop infrastructure, data warehouses, or HPC data nodes that prioritise internal capacity and RAID flexibility. The 24-bay chassis and 12 Gb/s SAS backend deliver high throughput for spindle-based arrays. Buyers needing flash-only tiers, GPU compute density, or single-thread performance beyond the 3.0 GHz turbo should evaluate other platforms.

24-Bay 2.5-Inch SAS Chassis

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis wired for 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives. It determines how many spindles or SSDs can be installed and which backplane options are available. All storage expansion decisions hinge on this bay count and interface.

How it compares

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Price $1,880.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $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 count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 2011-3
ChipsetIntel C610
Processor speed2.1 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

What is the maximum memory capacity supported by the R730xd's 24 DDR4 slots?

The server supports up to 1.5TB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across its 24 DIMM slots.

How much power do the dual 750 Watt Platinum supplies draw under continuous full load?

Each 750W Platinum supply delivers up to 750 watts; the pair provides redundant hot-swap power for sustained operation.

Which drive interface do the 24 installed 600GB 10K drives use to connect to the PERC H730 controller?

The 2.5-inch enterprise drives connect via 12Gb/s SAS to the H730's mini controller.

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