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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-four 2.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon E5-2680 v3 2.5GHz 12-Core 768GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730

SKU CH-8N6K-GMYMS

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon processors, 768GB DDR4 memory and 24 hot-swap 800GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730 controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.5 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
  • Dual 12-core Xeon processors handle 24 parallel threads for heavy compute workloads
  • 768GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation and in-memory databases
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • 24 hot-swap 800GB SATA SSDs provide high IOPS density in a 2U chassis
  • Quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking plus iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management

Dense 2U compute and storage

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand both high core counts and large local capacity. Two Xeon E5-2680 v3 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.5 GHz with 3.3 GHz turbo, while 768 GB of DDR4 ECC memory fills all 24 DIMM slots. Twenty-four 800 GB SATA SSDs sit behind a PERC H730 controller with 1 GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Virtualisation hosts, not GPU farms

This configuration suits organisations running databases, virtual desktop infrastructure or data-warehouse nodes that benefit from many threads and fast SATA flash. The dual 10 GbE SFP+ and dual 1 GbE ports handle east-west traffic, and iDRAC8 Enterprise gives full remote control. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, more than two sockets or memory beyond 1.5 TB should evaluate other platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch SATA/SAS backplane

The chassis provides 24 hot-swap bays wired to the H730 controller, fixing the maximum drive count at 24 and the interface to 6 Gb/s SATA or 12 Gb/s SAS. Any expansion beyond that limit or a move to PCIe-attached flash would require a different server.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon processors handle 24 parallel threads for heavy compute workloads
  • 768GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation and in-memory databases
  • PERC H730 controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • 24 hot-swap 800GB SATA SSDs provide high IOPS density in a 2U chassis
  • Quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking plus iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R730XD
ModelR730xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.5 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011-3
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size768GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1.5TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730 1GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)24 x 800GB SATA SSD
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

Does the 2U chassis include the mounting rails?

The Ready Rails are included with the server for rack installation.

What is the correct sequence for installing the 24 SATA SSDs into the front bays?

Insert each 2.5-inch drive into the hot-swap bay until the latch clicks, then configure RAID sets in the PERC H730 BIOS before loading the OS.

When should the PERC H730 controller battery be replaced?

Replace the RAID controller battery when iDRAC 8 reports a degraded or failed battery status during routine health checks.

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