DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730xd 12x3.5" 1x Xeon E5-2660v3 192GB DDR4 No Drive
12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with one 2.6 GHz 10-core Xeon and 192 GB DDR4, no drives installed
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size192GB
- 12 drive bays support high-density 3.5" storage
- 10-core Xeon E5-2660v3 at 2.6GHz delivers multi-threaded throughput
- 192GB DDR4 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
- PERC H730 SAS controller enables flexible RAID arrays
- Dual 1100W supplies provide redundant power protection
Server capacity and processor
This Dell PowerEdge R730xd fits 12 large-form-factor 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack frame. A single Xeon E5-2660v3 with 10 cores running at 2.6 GHz and 25 MB cache handles multi-threaded workloads. 192 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed and the board supports up to 768 GB total.
Chassis power and expansion check
Verify your rack supplies two 1100 W power feeds for the redundant PSUs fitted in this unit. The PERC H730 RAID controller manages SAS and SATA drives through a PCIe slot; confirm you have a compatible slot free if you plan to move the card. Network connectivity uses an Intel I350 and X540 combination delivering two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports.
Upgrade path from smaller configurations
This system replaces a 2U server limited to eight drive bays or a single-socket build with less memory headroom. The jump is worth it when you need room for 12 spinning disks and the ability to add a second processor later. Buyers who only need a few terabytes on solid-state media or a single low-core-count CPU will find the extra bays and memory slots unnecessary.
Highlights
- 12 drive bays support high-density 3.5" storage
- 10-core Xeon E5-2660v3 at 2.6GHz delivers multi-threaded throughput
- 192GB DDR4 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
- PERC H730 SAS controller enables flexible RAID arrays
- Dual 1100W supplies provide redundant power protection
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 192GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 20,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
Does the server ship with any drives or rail kit included?
The unit comes with no drives installed; storage must be added separately. Rail kits are available on request.
Should I choose the single E5-2660 v3 at 2.6 GHz or add a second processor?
One Xeon E5-2660 v3 with ten cores and 25 MB cache is installed; the board accepts a second identical CPU if more throughput is needed.
What does the 192 GB DDR4 figure mean for actual workloads?
192 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed; the platform supports up to 768 GB total for larger datasets.
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