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Dell PowerEdge R730XD 2U server with dual Xeon E5-2689 v4 CPUs (40 cores, 80 threads). Enterprise-grade performance, no RAM or drives included.
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Dell PowerEdge R730XD (3.5") |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2689 v4 (20 cores, 40 threads each – total 40 cores / 80 threads) |
| Memory | Not Installed / N/A |
| Storage Support | 3.5" HDD/SSD Backplane (No drives installed) |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | 1 × Network Interface Card |
| RAID Controller | 1 × RAID Controller Installed |
| Power Supply | 2 × 1100W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated system cooling |
Product Features
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Enterprise-class Dell PowerEdge R730XD 2U rackmount server.
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Powered by dual Intel Xeon E5-2689 v4 CPUs (40 cores, 80 threads total).
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Scalable memory architecture (no RAM installed – customize as needed).
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Flexible 3.5" drive backplane for HDD or SSD installation.
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Includes RAID controller and PCIe expansion cards for high performance.
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Dual 1100W redundant power supplies ensure uptime and reliability.
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Ideal for virtualization, database hosting, and enterprise workloads.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R730XD is a high-performance 2U rackmount enterprise server, purpose-built for organizations requiring a balance of scalability, speed, and reliability. Equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2689 v4 processors, this system delivers 40 physical cores and 80 threads, making it capable of handling compute-intensive and parallel workloads with ease.
This configuration is shipped without RAM or drives, giving you the flexibility to configure memory and storage to match your specific requirements. The server supports 3.5" HDDs or SSDs, with a built-in RAID controller for secure, optimized storage configurations.
Expansion capabilities include 2 PCIe cards and a dedicated NIC, ensuring seamless integration into your IT infrastructure. Combined with dual 1100W hot-plug redundant power supplies, the R730XD provides enterprise-grade uptime and performance.
Perfect for virtualization, database applications, cloud workloads, and large-scale enterprise environments, the Dell R730XD offers unmatched scalability, performance, and efficiency in a 2U rackmount form factor.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge R730XD (3.5") |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Configuration | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2689 v4 (20 cores, 40 threads each) |
| Total CPU Cores | 40 cores / 80 threads |
| Memory | Not Installed (supports DDR4 ECC Registered 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 advanced cooling fans |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Hyper-V |
Compatible Products
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Dell certified DDR4 ECC Registered RAM kits.
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3.5" enterprise HDDs or SSDs (SAS or SATA).
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer.
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Linux 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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Database hosting & analytics workloads.
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Enterprise IT and business applications.
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High-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
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Storage server or hybrid cloud deployments.
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier Dell PowerEdge R720 servers, the R730XD offers newer generation Xeon v4 processors, higher memory scalability, and improved power efficiency. The 40-core, 80-thread configuration provides significantly more compute power, while the 1100W redundant PSUs ensure uptime for critical enterprise workloads.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell SAS or SATA HDDs/SSDs (enterprise-class).
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Dell DDR4 ECC RAM upgrade kits.
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Additional Dell RAID controllers (PERC series).
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Dell rack rails and mounting kits.
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Enterprise 10GbE NICs or Fibre Channel HBAs.