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Silver 2U rack server with 24 front 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730XD 2U rack server 24×2.5″ E5-2609v3 1.9GHz 128GB DDR4 H730

SKU CH-67MJ-1YVHX

2U rack server holding 24 hot-plug 2.5″ drives, single Xeon E5-2609v3 at 1.9GHz, 128GB DDR4 and H730 RAID controller

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

Installed Memory Size 128GB

HDD None

  • Dense 2.5″ storage with 24 hot-plug bays
  • 128GB DDR4 memory for virtualization workloads
  • Dual 750W redundant power supplies for uptime
  • H730 RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Single Xeon E5-2609v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD fits 24 hot-plug 2.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack chassis, making it a compact platform for storage-heavy workloads. A single Xeon E5-2609v3 six-core processor at 1.9 GHz and 128 GB of DDR4 memory are installed, with a second CPU socket available for expansion. The H730 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with 1 GB cache at 12 Gbps. Dual 750 W redundant power supplies and iDRAC8 remote management complete the base configuration.

Suits storage-focused deployments

This server suits buyers who need maximum drive density in a 2U form factor and can work with a single six-core CPU. The 24-bay layout supports up to 52 TB of raw capacity using SAS or SATA drives, while the 24 DIMM slots are already populated to the 128 GB limit of this configuration. Buyers who require dual-processor performance, more than 128 GB of memory, or a different drive bay count should consider other models.

Single-socket 128 GB memory ceiling

The installed processor and memory combination reaches the maximum supported capacity for a single-CPU setup at 128 GB across 12 DIMM slots. Adding the second Xeon would unlock the remaining 12 slots and raise the system limit to 1 536 GB, but that requires a compatible second processor. Verify CPU compatibility before planning any memory upgrade beyond the current 128 GB.

Highlights

  • Dense 2.5″ storage with 24 hot-plug bays
  • 128GB DDR4 memory for virtualization workloads
  • Dual 750W redundant power supplies for uptime
  • H730 RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Single Xeon E5-2609v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R730XD
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity128GB
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
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

How do I install the 2.5" drives into the 24 hot-plug bays, and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is ensuring the RAID controller recognises the new array before loading the OS.

What maintenance will the dual 750W redundant power supplies need over time?

The hot-swap design lets you replace a failed supply without shutdown; keep the air intakes clear so both units stay within thermal limits.

What limit appears first when the single E5-2609v3 runs sustained workloads at 1.9GHz?

The six-core processor reaches its thermal ceiling before the 128GB DDR4 or the H730 controller saturate, capping continuous throughput.

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