DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2683 v4 2.1GHz 16-core 128GB DDR4 24x 1.2TB SAS

2U rack server for data-intensive workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure, databases or high-performance computing nodes. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2683 v4 processors, each offering 16 cores at 2.1 GHz with a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules. It is suited for IT teams that need dense storage and compute in a standard rack footprint.

PERC H730 controller with 24 drive bays

The integrated PERC H730 1 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes, backed by a battery for cache protection. Twenty-four 2.5-inch bays are populated with 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives delivering 12 Gb/s throughput. A Dell Intel X520/I350 daughter card provides two 1 GbE ports and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for flexible network connectivity. iDRAC 8 Enterprise enables full remote management including virtual console and power control. These bundled components eliminate the need for separate controller, drive or networking purchases.

Redundant platinum power supplies

Dual 750 W platinum-efficiency power supplies provide hot-swap redundancy to maintain uptime during a unit failure. The chassis includes Ready Rails for tool-less mounting in standard 4-post racks and a front bezel for a clean appearance. With 24 drive bays occupying the front panel, the design prioritises storage density over expansion slots. Buyers needing additional PCIe cards or GPU accelerators should verify slot availability against their specific configuration requirements.