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Dell PowerEdge R730xd

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Dell PowerEdge R730xd2U rack24 × SFF 2.5" bays2 sockets

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is an enterprise 2U rack server powered by 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 22 cores per socket, 145W TDP) and 24 memory slots supporting up to 3072GB DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM. Configured with Up to 24x 2.5-inch front or 12x 3.5-inch front and Up to 6 PCIe Gen3 slots, the R730xd delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.

Also written as: PowerEdge R730xd, Dell R730xd, R730xd Storage Server

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Specifications

BrandDell
FamilyPowerEdge R
Form factor2U rack
ReleasedSep 2014
End of saleJul 2018
End of supportNov 2023
Cpu sockets2
Cpu platformIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 22 cores per socket, 145W TDP)
Memory slots24
Memory typeDDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM
Memory max (GB)3,072
Drive baysUp to 24x 2.5-inch front (plus 2x rear 2.5-inch) or 12x 3.5-inch front (plus 4x mid 3.5-inch and 2x rear 2.5-inch)
Pcie slotsUp to 6 PCIe Gen3 slots
Gpu supportNone supported
Network onboardNetwork Daughter Card (NDC) slot; 1x 1GbE iDRAC8 dedicated port
Power supplyDual redundant hot-plug 750W or 1100W Platinum/Titanium
Power drawidle 95 W, typical 280 W, max 750 W (rack-density.com)

Generations

About the R730xd

The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is an enterprise 2U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 Series Processors (up to 22 cores per socket, 145W TDP) across 24 memory slots supporting up to 3072GB DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM, the R730xd balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the R730xd succeeded the POWEREDGE-R720XD and was followed by the POWEREDGE-R740XD, positioned alongside rival systems including PROLIANT-DL380-GEN9.

Options and compatibility

Processor support on the R730xd utilizes 2 LGA2011-v3 sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the R730xd require DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. Front backplanes on the R730xd accommodate either KG7NR (2.5-inch SFF) or F238F (3.5-inch LFF) trays based on chassis option. Networking on the R730xd uses Rack Network Daughter Card (rNDC), and expansion cards install into Up to 6 PCIe Gen3 slots risers.

How to identify it

Physical identification of the R730xd is verified by the 13th-generation black matte honeycomb front bezel with the R730xd badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the R730xd control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In iDRAC8, the server identifies as R730xd with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.

Buying used

When evaluating a pre-owned R730xd, inspect the LGA2011-v3 CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 24 memory slots of the R730xd to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the R730xd match in wattage and that iDRAC8 Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required R730xd drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.

Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)

Refurbished: EUR 421 to 521 (2 sightings, Oct 2026)

All sightings
SellerConditionPriceNoteSeen
serverschmiede.comrefurbishedEUR 421incl-vat2026-10-27
serverschmiede.comrefurbishedEUR 521incl-vat2026-10-27

Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.

Compatible parts

Memory

Hard drives

Power supplies

Drive caddies

RAID controllers

Works together

How the Dell PowerEdge R730xd connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SANiSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetDirect-attached SASFile storage (NFS and SMB)

Fibre Channel SAN

Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Switches

Storage

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

Direct-attached SAS

12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Storage

Direct-attached SAS: how it fits together

File storage (NFS and SMB)

Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.

Adapters for the server (check the fit list)

Storage

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Plan and size it

Power draw of the Dell PowerEdge R730xd: about 280 W typical and 750 W at full load, 2U. Measured figures on rack-density.com.

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

What is the maximum drive count of the R730xd?

The 2.5-inch chassis holds up to 24 front drives plus 2 rear 2.5-inch drives (26 total); the 3.5-inch chassis holds 12 front, 4 internal mid, and 2 rear drives (18 total).

Does the R730xd support NVMe drives?

An optional 4x NVMe PCIe backplane kit is available for the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis.

Can the R730xd boot from rear drives?

Yes, the rear 2x 2.5-inch drive bay is commonly configured as a mirrored OS boot volume.

Buying or selling R730xd?

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