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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v4 2.1GHz 16-Core 512GB DDR4 24x 300GB SAS

SKU CH-1JQ1-FTR74

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon processors, 512GB DDR4, 24-bay SAS storage and quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 512GB

HDD 24 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 16-core Xeon CPUs deliver 32 total cores for heavy compute
  • 512 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis holds 300 GB 10K SAS drives for dense storage
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap redundancy keep the server running

Dual 16-Core Xeon Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 processors running at 2.10 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency, providing 32 total cores. A full 512 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory occupies 16 of the 24 available DIMM slots, leaving room for expansion up to 1.5 TB. The system includes a PERC H730 1 GB RAID controller and dual 750 W platinum power supplies for redundancy.

High-Density Storage Candidates

This configuration suits buyers who need maximum drive count in a 2U form factor, with 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays populated by 300 GB 10K SAS drives. The quad-port network daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links, while iDRAC 8 Enterprise enables full remote management. Teams requiring solid-state latency, fewer but larger spindles, or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate other platforms.

24-Bay SAS Capacity

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis filled with 300 GB 10K SAS drives behind a 12 Gb/s H730 controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This layout delivers high spindle count and hardware RAID flexibility for database, VDI or HPC data-node roles. Buyers needing a different drive interface, larger individual volumes, or a smaller rack footprint must look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $2,495.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 RAM512 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 rack space and power circuits do I need to install this 2U server?

The system occupies 2U of rack height and includes ready rails for mounting. It ships with two 750 W hot-swap power supplies that provide redundant power, so plan for two separate PDU circuits to maintain redundancy.

Can I keep using my existing 12 Gb/s SAS drives with the PERC H730 controller?

Yes. The PERC H730 1 GB controller supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives and offers RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 plus pass-through mode, so your current 12 Gb/s SAS disks will work without changes.

How do I verify the iDRAC 8 Enterprise remote management is reachable after first boot?

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, power on the server, and watch the LCD panel for the assigned IP address. Then open a browser to that address; the iDRAC 8 Enterprise login page should appear, confirming remote access is active.

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