Description
Dell PowerEdge R730XD 2U server with 2× Xeon E5-2670 v3 CPUs (24 cores, 48 threads) and 384GB DDR4 ECC RAM. Enterprise-grade, scalable, reliable.
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Dell PowerEdge R730XD (3.5") |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processors | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 (12 cores, 24 threads each – 24 cores / 48 threads total) |
| Memory Installed | 24 × 16GB SK Hynix DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs – 384GB Total |
| Storage Support | 3.5" HDD/SSD (caddies not included) |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | 1 × Network Interface Card |
| RAID Controller | 1 × Installed RAID Controller |
| Power Supply | 2 × 1100W Redundant Hot-Plug PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated redundant system cooling |
Product Features
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Dell PowerEdge R730XD enterprise-class 2U rackmount server.
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Powered by dual Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 CPUs (24 cores, 48 threads total).
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Pre-installed with a massive 384GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory.
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Flexible 3.5" drive bays for HDD or SSD expansion.
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Includes PCIe cards, NIC, and RAID controller for performance & scalability.
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Dual 1100W hot-plug redundant power supplies ensure uptime and reliability.
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Optimized for virtualization, databases, and high-performance workloads.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R730XD is a powerful and versatile 2U rackmount enterprise server, purpose-built to handle compute-heavy workloads, virtualization, and large-scale business applications.
Equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 processors, this configuration delivers 24 physical cores and 48 threads, providing the multi-threaded performance required for demanding enterprise environments. With a pre-installed 384GB of DDR4 ECC Registered RAM, the R730XD is optimized for memory-intensive tasks such as database hosting, virtualization clusters, and HPC applications.
The system includes PCIe expansion cards, a dedicated RAID controller, and a network interface card, offering flexibility for storage, connectivity, and high-performance workloads. Storage can be easily expanded with 3.5" HDDs or SSDs (sold separately), supported by Dell’s enterprise-class RAID solutions.
With dual 1100W redundant PSUs, this server ensures maximum uptime and reliability in mission-critical environments. Whether used for enterprise IT, private cloud, or data center applications, the Dell R730XD offers the performance, scalability, and efficiency modern organizations require.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge R730XD (3.5") |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Configuration | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 (12 cores, 24 threads each) |
| Total CPU Cores | 24 cores / 48 threads |
| Memory | 384GB DDR4 ECC Registered (24 × 16GB SK Hynix DIMMs) |
| Storage Support | 3.5" HDD/SSD backplane |
| RAID Controller | 1 × Installed RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | 1 × Network Interface Card |
| Power Supply | 2 × 1100W Redundant Hot-Plug PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated redundant fans |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Hyper-V |
Compatible Products
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Dell 3.5" SAS or SATA HDDs and SSDs.
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Dell certified DDR4 ECC Registered RAM kits for further upgrades.
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer.
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Linux enterprise distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
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Dell PERC RAID controller upgrades.
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Rack rails and mounting kits for deployment.
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization & cloud infrastructure.
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Enterprise IT applications & database hosting.
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High-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
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Data storage servers with RAID for redundancy.
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Analytics, AI/ML workloads, and business applications.
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier Dell PowerEdge R720 servers, the R730XD offers newer-generation Xeon v3 processors, larger DDR4 memory support, and improved power efficiency. The inclusion of 384GB of DDR4 ECC RAM ensures superior performance for virtualization and memory-intensive workloads, while dual 1100W PSUs guarantee reliability in demanding environments.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell enterprise HDDs or SSDs (SAS, SATA, NVMe).
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Additional DDR4 ECC RAM kits for further expansion.
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Dell RAID controller upgrades (PERC series).
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10GbE NICs or Fibre Channel HBAs for faster networking.
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Rack rails and hot-swap drive caddies for deployment.