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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel and 24 drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 8-core 256GB DDR4 24× 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-BH78-ZZTKE

A 2U rack server with dual 2.6 GHz 8-core Xeon processors, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730 controller and 24× 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives for high-capacity storage workloads

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 2011-3

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz handle heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
  • 24 × 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives deliver high-capacity local storage
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card provides 2 × 1 GbE and 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ connectivity

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd packs twenty-four 1.2TB SAS drives into a 2U rack chassis with two Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors and 256GB of DDR4 memory. It targets teams that need high local capacity for databases, virtual desktop infrastructure or data-warehouse nodes.

Rail installation and drive handling

Ready Rails let the unit slide into a standard rack without tools, and the hot-swap bays allow drive changes while the system runs. The main friction points are the server weight and the need to cable twenty-four SAS drives to the H730 controller correctly.

Verify rack depth and network uplinks

Confirm your cabinet depth accommodates the 2U form factor and that your top-of-rack switches provide SFP+ ports for the X520 10GbE links. The dual 750W power supplies require matching PDU outlets, and the iDRAC8 Enterprise licence should be activated for remote management.

Highlights

  • Dual 8-core Xeon processors at 2.6 GHz handle heavy multi-threaded workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
  • 24 × 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives deliver high-capacity local storage
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card provides 2 × 1 GbE and 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R730XD
ModelR730xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.60 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
Number of CPU Cores8-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1.5TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 1GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot, Single Riser Included (Riser 3)
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features24 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors are running at 2.6GHz with Turbo after installation?

Check the iDRAC8 Enterprise interface or BIOS POST screen; both will display each CPU at 2.6GHz base clock with 3.4GHz Turbo capability.

Which drives and rails ship with the R730xd and what must I source separately?

The unit includes 24× 1.2TB 10K SAS 2.5" drives, H730 controller, X520/I350 quad-port card, two 750W PSUs, bezel and ReadyRails; only OS licences or extra memory need purchasing.

Should I choose this 256GB configuration or add more DDR4 up to the 1.5TB limit?

256GB across 8 DIMM slots suits many virtualisation workloads; the 24-slot board supports up to 1.5TB if your application demands larger in-memory datasets.

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