DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2699 v4 2.2GHz 22-Core 128GB DDR4 H730 2x 300GB SAS

Dense 2U compute node

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs two 22-core Xeon E5-2699 v4 processors running at 2.2 GHz with 3.6 GHz turbo into a 2U rack chassis. 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots supports memory-intensive virtualisation, database and HPC workloads. Twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays provide high-density local storage for data-node deployments. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC8 Enterprise ensure resilient remote management.

Verify rack power and network fabric

Confirm the cabinet delivers redundant 750 W feeds and that the LGA 2011-3 socket aligns with your spares strategy. The quad-port X520/I350 daughter card offers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links; check that your top-of-rack switches have matching SFP+ optics and cabling. Ensure the Intel C610 chipset and PERC H730 controller firmware are compatible with your existing management tooling before installation.

Controller battery and rails change daily ops

The PERC H730 includes a 1 GB cache battery enabling write-back caching for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 without data-loss risk during power events. Pre-installed Ready Rails cut rack-mount time and the front bezel secures drive bays in shared facilities. Two 300 GB 10 K SAS drives arrive configured for immediate OS bootstrap or scratch space.