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DELL PowerEdge R730xd 24SFF 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 512GB DDR4
A 24-bay 2.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz processors and 512GB DDR4 memory, ready for high-density storage workloads
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- 24 SFF bays support dense 2.5-inch storage
- Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors at 2.6 GHz
- 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed
- PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dense 24-bay rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R730xd fits 24 small-form-factor drives into a 2U chassis for storage-heavy workloads. Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors at 2.6GHz and 512GB of DDR4 ECC memory support virtualisation, databases and backup targets.
Dual 1100W supplies and iDRAC8
Two redundant 1100W power supplies feed the 24-bay backplane and dual CPUs. The iDRAC8 Enterprise licence gives remote console, power control and hardware monitoring over a dedicated network port.
PERC H730 RAID and 10GbE networking
The PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID across up to 24 drives. An installed Intel I350/X540 card adds two 10GbE and two 1GbE ports. No drives or rail kit are included; both are available separately.
Highlights
- 24 SFF bays support dense 2.5-inch storage
- Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors at 2.6 GHz
- 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed
- PERC H730 SAS controller manages RAID arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 768GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 14,40 |
| 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
How do I install the 2.5 inch drives into the 24 SFF bays and what step is often missed?
Slide each 2.5 inch drive into a bay until the carrier clicks, then secure the latch; the step often missed is enabling the new drives in the PERC H730 RAID controller BIOS before the OS sees them.
Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?
The two 1100W power supplies and the system fans are the primary field-replaceable units that wear out; DDR4 ECC memory and the PERC H730 controller rarely fail but can be swapped if needed.
What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz continuously?
The 1100W power supply rating is the first hard limit; sustained full-load draw from both 8-core processors plus 512 GB DDR4 and 24 drives can approach that ceiling, triggering throttling or shutdown.
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