Dell PowerEdge R730XD:

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD server offers a significant increase in performance over the previous generation Dell PowerEdge R720xd and significantly more storage and storage configuration options than the R730. While the R730 can handle up to 16 2.5-inch or 8 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs the R730xd supports nearly twice as much storage with up to 24 2.5-inch or 16 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs and even offers a Hybrid configuration.

Product Overview:

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD Server is a high-performance and versatile server designed to meet the demanding requirements of data-intensive applications and storage-intensive workloads. With its scalable architecture, extensive storage options, and advanced management features, this server provides a reliable solution for businesses of all sizes. The PowerEdge R730XD is powered by Intel Xeon processors, offering exceptional processing power and performance. It supports a large memory capacity and provides flexibility in terms of memory configurations to accommodate various workloads. One of the standout features of the R730XD is its storage capacity. It supports up to 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drives or 12 front-accessible 3.5-inch drives, allowing for ample storage space for your data-intensive applications. Additionally, it offers flexible storage options, including SAS, SATA, and solid-state drives (SSDs), along with various RAID configurations for data protection. The server also features advanced management capabilities through the Dell OpenManage portfolio, which enables easy remote management and monitoring of the server infrastructure. This helps to streamline administration tasks and improve overall efficiency. In terms of expansion, the PowerEdge R730XD offers a variety of PCIe slots to accommodate additional expansion cards for networking, storage, and other specialized requirements. It also supports multiple GPU configurations for enhanced performance in graphics-intensive applications. The PowerEdge R730XD is designed with energy efficiency in mind. It incorporates power-saving technologies to optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs without compromising performance. Overall, the Dell PowerEdge R730XD Server is a powerful and reliable solution that can handle a wide range of demanding workloads. Its robust performance, scalable storage options, and advanced management features make it an ideal choice for data-intensive applications, virtualization, and storage-centric environments.

Dell PowerEdge R730XD Server Specifications:

Here are the detailed Dell PowerEdge R730XD Server Specifications: Processor:

• Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors, including Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 product families

Memory:

• Up to 1.5TB (24 DIMM slots): DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM, and NVDIMM options
• Supports speeds up to 2400MT/s

Storage:

• Up to 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD or SSD drives
• Up to 12 x 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD or SSD drives
• Optional hot-plug front-accessible PCIe SSDs

RAID Controllers:

• Internal controllers: PERC S130, PERC H330, PERC H730, PERC H730P
• External HBAs (RAID): PERC H830

Networking:

• 4 x 1GbE or 2 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE or 4 x 10GbE NDC
• Optional dual-port 10GbE SFP+ or Base-T adapter
• Optional quad-port 1GbE or 10GbE Base-T adapter

Expansion Slots:

• Up to 7 PCIe 3.0 slots (with optional 2 x PCIe 3.0 slots on the rear)

Management:

• Dell OpenManage portfolio, including iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller
• Dell OpenManage Essentials and Dell Management Console
• Dell OpenManage Mobile
• OpenManage Power Center

Power Supply:

• Dual, hot-plug, redundant power supplies: 495W, 750W, 1100W, or 1600W
• Platinum-rated power supplies for increased energy efficiency

Operating Systems:

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware ESXi

Form Factor:

• Rack-mountable (2U)

Please note that the specifications may vary based on the specific model and configuration chosen.