DELL PowerEdge R730XD rack server 2U 2x E5-2630v3 2.4GHz 64GB DDR4 3x 300GB SAS H330

Dense 2U rack server for virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD fits two Xeon E5-2630v3 processors and 64GB of DDR4 in a 2U chassis with 24 hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays. It targets organisations that need high storage density and redundant 750W power supplies for virtualised workloads or database clusters. The H330 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 across SAS or SATA drives.

Verify rack depth and network needs before ordering

The unit measures 26.8 inches deep, so confirm your cabinet can accommodate that length with cable clearance. Ensure the four onboard 1GbE ports meet your connectivity requirements, as 10GbE daughter cards are optional and not included. Check that your existing SAS cabling matches the H330 controller and that you have 24 DIMM slots available if you plan to expand memory beyond the installed 64GB.

Sustained load handled by redundant power

Dual 750W hot-swap supplies maintain operation if one unit fails during continuous duty. The three 300GB 15K SAS spindles deliver consistent IOPS for mixed read/write streams, while the H330 controller manages parity rebuilds without a dedicated cache battery. Six PCIe 3.0 slots remain free for additional NICs or HBAs if throughput demands grow over time.