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Silver 2U rack server front with 24 drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730XD 2U rack server 2× E5-2609 v3 1.9 GHz 16 GB DDR4 3× 1 TB SATA H730

SKU CH-TMDE-A10RQ

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 CPUs, 16 GB DDR4, three 1 TB SATA drives and an H730 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 16GB

HDD 3 x 1TB

  • Dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core CPUs deliver multi-threaded compute
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation workloads
  • Three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide immediate storage capacity
  • H730 1 GB 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies maintain uptime

Dense 2U rack server for storage workloads

This Dell PowerEdge R730XD fits 24 hot-plug 2.5 inch bays in a 2U form factor. Dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core processors at 1.9 GHz and 16 GB of DDR4 memory provide the compute base. A PERC H730 RAID controller with 1 GB cache manages up to 52 TB across SATA or SAS drives. Redundant 750 W power supplies and iDRAC8 remote management complete the package.

Suits buyers who need maximum drive density in 2U

The 24-bay chassis targets archives, backup targets or software-defined storage clusters that prioritise capacity over raw CPU throughput. The installed E5-2609 v3 chips deliver six cores each at a modest 1.9 GHz, so workloads demanding high single-thread speed or many more threads should look elsewhere. Memory is capped at 16 GB in this configuration, limiting virtualisation density unless additional DIMMs are sourced.

The 24-bay 2.5 inch hot-plug chassis decides fit

No other 2U server in this lineup offers 24 front-accessible 2.5 inch bays with a hardware RAID controller that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. If the deployment requires that bay count in 2U, this is the matching part; if fewer bays or a different form factor are needed, another model is appropriate.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core CPUs deliver multi-threaded compute
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation workloads
  • Three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide immediate storage capacity
  • H730 1 GB 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 750 W redundant power supplies maintain uptime

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R730XD
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeDual Intel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size16GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity16GB
Memory Features24 DIMM slots, 12 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability)
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity52TB
Media DrivesDVD ROM
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Remote ManagementiDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade) 8GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade)
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsUp to 7 x PCIe 3.0 plus dedicated PERC slot
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris
Weight70.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

What memory upgrades will the R730XD need later?

The server has 24 DDR4 DIMM slots and currently holds 16 GB; you can add 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB modules up to 1536 GB total.

Which limit appears first when the R730XD runs sustained workloads?

The two E5-2609 v3 CPUs provide 12 cores total at 1.9 GHz, so compute throughput is the first ceiling under heavy multi-threaded load.

How much heat and noise do the dual 750 W supplies and 24 drive bays produce all day?

Redundant 750 W power supplies and up to 24 hot-plug drives mean continuous fan airflow; expect noticeable rack noise and steady heat output in a 2U chassis.

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