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Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis front view

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12LFF 1x Xeon E5-2680v4 384GB DDR4

SKU CH-A4F4-BEN1V

Rack server with 12 large drive bays, a 14-core Xeon at 2.4 GHz and 384 GB DDR4 memory

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz
  • # of Processors Installed1
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size384GB
  • 12 drive bays for dense storage capacity
  • 14-core Xeon E5-2680v4 at 2.4GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730 RAID controller with SAS connectivity
  • Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE network interfaces

Purpose-Built Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server designed for capacity-heavy workloads. It ships with a single Xeon E5-2680v4 processor at 2.4 GHz, 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory, and a PERC H730 SAS controller. No drives are included so you can populate the chassis with the exact SATA or SAS media your application demands.

Fit and Limits

This configuration suits teams that need dense local storage with room for a second CPU and up to 768 GB of RAM. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, a smaller form factor, or a fully populated drive set from the factory should evaluate other platforms. The integrated graphics and dual 1100 W supplies support headless operation in standard racks.

Deciding Specification

The chassis provides 12 large-form-factor bays backed by the PERC H730 controller, making drive-count and RAID flexibility the primary purchase driver. If your workload fits within 12 SATA or SAS disks and the installed 384 GB of DDR4, this server meets the requirement; otherwise a different bay count or memory ceiling is needed.

Highlights

  • 12 drive bays for dense storage capacity
  • 14-core Xeon E5-2680v4 at 2.4GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730 RAID controller with SAS connectivity
  • Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE network interfaces

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.4GHz
# of Processors Installed1
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size384GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity768GB
Hard Drive (Installed)8,00
Storage ControllerDell PERC H730 SAS Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
GPU TypeIntegrated Graphics
Remote ManagementiDRAC8 - Enterprise License
Dimensions36 x 24 x 10 in
Weight40

Questions about this item

What rack depth is required for the 36 inch deep chassis with 12 drive bays?

The server is 36 inches deep, so the rack must provide at least that much usable depth plus cable clearance at the rear.

Which rail kit works with the 12 LFF chassis and how do you secure it?

A rail kit is available on request; mount the rails to the rack first, then slide the chassis in until the latches click.

When should the DDR4 ECC registered memory be checked or replaced?

Run a full memory diagnostic during each firmware update cycle and replace any DIMM that reports correctable errors.

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