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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R730XD 2U rack server E5-2609 v3 1.9GHz 128GB DDR4 H330 12 x 3.5

SKU CH-REN8-YXJ6M

2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch hot-plug bays, single Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor, 128GB DDR4 memory, and H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610
  • 12 x 3.5" hot-plug bays support up to 52TB raw storage
  • Dual 750W redundant power supplies keep the server running if one unit fails
  • Single Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 across 24 DIMM slots with 1536GB maximum capacity
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60

Dell PowerEdge R730XD 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. It fits data-centre racks and edge locations that need up to twelve hot-plug 3.5-inch drive bays in a compact form factor. A single Intel Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core processor at 1.9 GHz provides baseline compute for file, backup or archive duties. The system ships new with 128 GB of DDR4 memory installed across 24 DIMM slots.

Memory capacity and storage headroom

Installed memory reaches the controller-supported maximum of 128 GB, leaving no free DIMM slots for expansion without removing modules. The architecture allows up to 1536 GB when both processor sockets are populated, so a second CPU unlocks significant headroom. Twelve 3.5-inch bays accept SAS or SATA drives, and the H330 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60 for a raw capacity ceiling of 52 TB. No drives or trays are included.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Dual 750 W redundant hot-swap power supplies share the load and maintain operation if one unit fails. The 2U chassis uses forced-air cooling tuned for continuous rack deployment; acoustic output is typical for enterprise rack gear and not suited to quiet office spaces. Power draw scales with drive count and CPU utilisation, while the Matrox G200 graphics subsystem adds minimal thermal load. Remote management via iDRAC8 enables sensor monitoring without physical access.

Highlights

  • 12 x 3.5" hot-plug bays support up to 52TB raw storage
  • Dual 750W redundant power supplies keep the server running if one unit fails
  • Single Xeon E5-2609 v3 six-core 1.9GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 across 24 DIMM slots with 1536GB maximum capacity
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller supports RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60

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 H330 Controller
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
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

Will the single E5-2609 v3 at 1.9GHz work with my existing DDR4 modules rated for 2400MT/s?

The installed memory runs up to 2400MT/s dependent on processor capability; the E5-2609 v3 supports that speed so your modules will operate correctly.

How can I verify the H330 RAID controller is healthy after installation?

Open iDRAC8 during boot, navigate to Storage and confirm the H330 appears with firmware version and all physical disks showing Ready.

The listing says no hard drives or trays included; what else must I buy to populate the 12 x 3.5 bays?

You need 3.5" SAS or SATA drives plus Dell 3.5" hot-plug trays for each bay; the server includes a DVD drive and power cables only.

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