DELL
DELL PowerEdge R730xd 24SFF 1x Xeon E5-2603 v3 256GB RAM rack server
A 2U rack server with 24 small-form-factor bays, one 1.6 GHz Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor and 256 GB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 24 drive bays for dense storage capacity
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
- PERC H730 RAID controller for data protection
- Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE networking for high throughput
- iDRAC8 Enterprise license for remote server management
24-bay 2.5-inch rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R730xd fits 24 small-form-factor drive bays in a 2U chassis. One Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor at 1.6 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory are installed. The PERC H730 SAS controller manages storage, while iDRAC8 Enterprise provides remote management. Dual 1100 W power supplies are included.
Suits dense storage clusters.
This platform targets workloads that need many local SAS drives, such as software-defined storage nodes or backup repositories. The single-socket starting point leaves a second processor socket open for growth. Buyers who only need a few drives or a compact 1U form factor should consider a different chassis.
24 x 2.5-inch SAS drive bays
The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch backplane paired with the PERC H730 controller. It determines how many drives you can install and what RAID levels are supported. No drives ship with the unit, so you must populate the bays with compatible SAS media to use the storage capacity.
Highlights
- 24 drive bays for dense storage capacity
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
- PERC H730 RAID controller for data protection
- Dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE networking for high throughput
- iDRAC8 Enterprise license for remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2,40 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
Do I need to supply my own 2.5-inch SAS drives to use the 24 drive bays?
Yes, the chassis provides 24 bays for 2.5-inch SAS drives and no drives are installed, so you must add them before the server can store data.
Will the installed PERC H730 RAID controller work with older SAS drives I already own?
The PERC H730 SAS controller supports standard SAS drives, so compatible older SAS drives can be used in the 24 bays.
How can I confirm the 256 GB of DDR4 memory is recognised after installation?
Check the iDRAC8 remote management interface or the BIOS memory information screen; both will display the full 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory.
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