DELL PowerEdge R730xd 24SFF 2× Xeon E5-2697 v3 768GB DDR4

Dense Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs 24 small-form-factor drive bays into a 2U rack chassis. Two Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors run at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores each and 35 MB cache. A PERC H730 SAS controller manages storage, while 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory fills the maximum supported capacity. Integrated graphics and iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Targeted at High-Density Workloads

This configuration suits organisations that need maximum drive count in a compact rack footprint for software-defined storage, backup targets or big-data clusters. Dual 1100 W supplies and four onboard network ports (two 10 GbE, two 1 GbE) support continuous operation. Buyers who require pre-installed drives or a smaller bay count should consider other models.

Maximum Drive Bay Count

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis, which sets the upper limit for raw storage density in this server. Every other component — dual CPUs, full memory complement, dual power supplies — is sized to feed that bay population. If your design needs fewer bays or a different form factor, this chassis is not the right starting point.