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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2620 v3 2.4GHz 256GB DDR4 24x 1.2TB SAS H730

SKU CH-DZTN-1X0T4

2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2620 v3 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730 controller and 24 1.2TB SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.40 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 2011-3

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon E5-2620 v3 processors deliver 2.4GHz base and 3.2GHz turbo for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 modules supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • 24-bay 2.5" chassis filled with 1.2TB 10K SAS drives provides high-density storage
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port networking combines dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 1GbE for flexible connectivity

2U Rack Server for Dense Storage

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for midsize and large enterprises running data warehouses, e-commerce platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure and high-performance computing workloads. It delivers 24 drive bays in a compact chassis, making it suitable for environments where storage density matters more than GPU expansion.

Upgrade from Smaller Arrays or Older Controllers

This system replaces direct-attached storage shelves or servers limited to eight or twelve bays by fitting 24 SAS drives behind a single PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache. The jump is worth it when workloads need hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60 across many spindles and the 12 Gb/s SAS backplane can feed both CPUs without a separate HBA.

Tool-Less Rails and iDRAC Simplify Deployment

Ready Rails let technicians slide the chassis into a standard rack without screws, while iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides out-of-band management for BIOS updates, power cycling and console redirection. Common issues include forgetting to initialise the virtual disks in the H730 BIOS before the OS installer runs and overlooking the SFP+ modules required for the 10 GbE ports.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon E5-2620 v3 processors deliver 2.4GHz base and 3.2GHz turbo for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 modules supports virtualisation and database tasks
  • 24-bay 2.5" chassis filled with 1.2TB 10K SAS drives provides high-density storage
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • Quad-port networking combines dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 1GbE for flexible connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R730XD
ModelR730xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.40 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
Number of CPU Cores6-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

What rack height and rails does the R730xd need for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit and includes Ready Rails for installation in a standard rack cabinet.

How are the 24 drive bays and PERC H730 controller set up during installation?

The 24 front 2.5-inch bays accept SAS drives; the PERC H730 1GB controller manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through, and the battery-backed cache must be seated before power-on.

Which memory modules and drive types will need replacement or expansion later?

The system uses 24 DDR4 slots populated with 8x 32GB Registered ECC DIMMs at 2133MHz, and the 24 installed 1.2TB 10K SAS drives can be swapped or expanded up to the controller limits.

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