DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v3 2.0GHz 14-core 256GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730

24-bay 2U rack server for dense storage workloads

This 2U rack server delivers 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays in a compact chassis. Dual Xeon E5-2683 v3 processors provide 28 total cores at 2.0GHz with 3.0GHz turbo. The 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualization and database tasks. It is built for organizations that need high local capacity in minimal rack space.

SATA SSD limits and 12Gb/s controller throughput

The 24 installed 800GB drives use the SATA 6Gb/s interface, capping sequential throughput at the SATA link speed. The PERC H730 controller operates on a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA bus, so the drives cannot saturate the controller bandwidth. RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through modes are available, but write-heavy workloads will hit the SATA device ceiling before the controller limit.

24x 800GB SATA SSD capacity fixed at purchase

The server ships with 24 populated bays, leaving no empty slots for expansion without removing existing drives. Total raw capacity is fixed at the installed 800GB per drive. Buyers who need more storage must replace drives with larger models or add external enclosures. The 24 DIMM slots and dual-socket maximum are also fully populated, so memory and CPU growth require module or processor replacement.