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Silver 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2660 v4 2.0GHz 14-core 256GB DDR4 12× 6TB HDD H730

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2U rack server with dual 14-core Xeon processors, 256GB DDR4, twelve 6TB SATA drives and a PERC H730 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.00 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
  • Dual 14-core Xeon processors deliver 28 threads at 2.0 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 1.5TB total capacity
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 1GB cache battery backup
  • Twelve 6TB enterprise SATA drives in 3.5-inch bays provide high-density storage
  • Quad-port networking with dual 1GbE and dual 10Gb SFP+ plus iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management

Built for data-intensive workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 processors, each running at 2.0 GHz with 14 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and twelve 3.5-inch 6 TB SATA hard drives. The PERC H730 controller handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through, making the platform suited to databases, virtual desktop infrastructure and high-performance computing nodes.

Fits a standard rack with redundant power

The chassis occupies 2U of rack space and includes ready rails and a front bezel for quick mounting. Two hot-swap 750 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy without extra cabling. A quad-port network daughter card delivers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections, while iDRAC 8 Enterprise gives full remote management. Twelve front-accessible drive bays leave internal PCIe slots free for additional controllers or accelerators.

Sustained throughput with hardware RAID cache

The H730’s 1 GB battery-backed cache absorbs write bursts and maintains consistent IOPS during extended database or VDI sessions. Dual 14-core CPUs keep thread-heavy workloads responsive when all cores run at turbo frequencies up to 3.2 GHz. DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory corrects single-bit errors on the fly, preventing silent data corruption during long compute runs. The 7.2 K RPM enterprise drives deliver steady sequential bandwidth for data-warehouse scans and backup streams.

Highlights

  • Dual 14-core Xeon processors deliver 28 threads at 2.0 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 1.5TB total capacity
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 1GB cache battery backup
  • Twelve 6TB enterprise SATA drives in 3.5-inch bays provide high-density storage
  • Quad-port networking with dual 1GbE and dual 10Gb SFP+ plus iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R730XD
ModelR730xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.00 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
Number of CPU Cores14-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 InterfaceSATA
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
Features12 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

What limits sustained compute performance under continuous load?

Two Xeon E5-2660 v4 processors run at 2.0 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo across 14 cores each, so thermal throttling on the 750 W power supplies becomes the first ceiling.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when running 24/7?

Dual 750 W platinum supplies and twelve 7.2 K rpm drives push significant heat; the 2U rack design relies on high-speed internal fans that become audible in quiet rooms.

Which existing network gear is needed to use the onboard 10 Gb links?

The Intel X520/I350 daughter card provides two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, so compatible SFP+ transceivers and matching switch ports must already be in place.

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