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Dell PowerEdge R730xd Rack Server - Detailed Description
Dell PowerEdge R730xd Rackmount Server – High-Performance Enterprise Server
The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is a versatile, powerful 2U rackmount server designed to handle demanding enterprise workloads, virtualization, big data, and storage-intensive applications. Engineered for scalability and reliability, it delivers exceptional processing power and storage capacity in a compact form factor, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise IT environments.

Key Features:
Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
Processor: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 series CPUs (up to 22 cores per processor)
Memory: Supports up to 1.5TB DDR4 ECC RAM across 24 DIMM slots
Storage: Flexible drive configurations with up to 24 x 2.5” or 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA drives, including SSD options
RAID Support: Integrated PERC controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Networking: Multiple embedded Gigabit Ethernet ports with optional 10GbE upgrades
Expansion Slots: Up to 8 PCIe Gen3 slots for additional cards (network, storage controllers, GPUs)
Power Supply: Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for continuous uptime
Management: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller for remote management and monitoring
Operating System Support: Compatible with Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware, and other virtualization platforms
Dell PowerEdge R730xd Rack Server Specifications
Specification
Details
Model

Dell PowerEdge R730xd

Form Factor

2U Rack Mount Server

Processor Support

Up to 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 / v4 Processors

Processor Sockets

Dual Socket

Chipset

Intel C610 Series

Maximum CPU Cores

Up to 44 Cores (2 × 22-Core Xeon E5 v4)

Memory Type

DDR4 ECC Registered (RDIMM/LRDIMM)

Memory Slots

24 DIMM Slots

Maximum Memory

Up to 1.5TB DDR4 (Configuration Dependent)

Drive Bay Options

24 × 2.5" SFF, 12 × 3.5" LFF, or 8 × 3.5" + 18 × 1.8" SSD (Configuration Dependent)

Maximum Internal Storage

Up to 28 Drives (Depending on Chassis Configuration)

Storage Support

SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS, SSD, PCIe NVMe SSD

RAID Controller

PERC S130, H330, H730, H730P, H830

Network Interface

4 × 1GbE, Optional 10GbE, 25GbE Network Daughter Cards

Remote Management

iDRAC8 Express / Enterprise

Expansion Slots

Up to 6 × PCIe 3.0 Slots

GPU Support

Supports Select GPU Accelerators

Power Supply

Redundant Hot-Plug 495W / 750W / 1100W PSU

USB Ports

USB 2.0 & USB 3.0

Video Port

VGA

Management Port

Dedicated iDRAC Port

Operating Systems

Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Ubuntu Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, CentOS

Virtualization Support

VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, Citrix XenServer

Ideal For

Virtualization, Database Server, Cloud Computing, File Server, Backup Server, Storage Server, AI/ML Development, Enterprise Applications

Ideal For:
Virtualization and cloud infrastructure
Data-intensive applications and databases
High-performance computing (HPC)
Large-scale storage and backup solutions
Enterprise business applications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What processors does the Dell R730xd support?
A: The server supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 series processors, providing up to 44 cores combined for heavy multitasking.

Q2: How much RAM can the R730xd handle?
A: It supports up to 1.5TB of DDR4 ECC memory across 24 DIMM slots, allowing for large-scale memory-intensive applications.

Q3: What storage options are available?
A: The R730xd offers flexible storage with support for up to 24 x 2.5-inch drives or 12 x 3.5-inch drives, with SAS, SATA, and SSD configurations.

Q4: Does the server support RAID configurations?
A: Yes, it comes with integrated PERC RAID controllers supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 to ensure data redundancy and performance.

Q5: Is remote management available?
A: The server includes iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, enabling remote management, monitoring, and troubleshooting without interrupting operations.

Q6: Can the R730xd be used for virtualization?
A: Absolutely. Its powerful CPU and large memory capacity make it an excellent choice for virtualized environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or other platforms.

Q7: Are power supplies redundant?
A: Yes, the R730xd supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for improved uptime and reliability.