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Dell PowerEdge R730XD 24 Bay Server (Renewed)
A high-density renewed rack server with dual Xeon processors, 1.5TB RAM, and 24 hot-swap bays for demanding workloads.
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Overview
High-Density Storage and Performance
Unlock the full potential of your data center with the Dell PowerEdge R730XD. This powerful, renewed server is configured with dual Intel Xeon E5-2630 V3 processors, a massive 1536GB of RAM, and twenty-four 900GB hard drives, all managed by an H730 controller.
Specifications:
- Brand: Dell
- Model: PowerEdge R730XD
- Form Factor: 24 x 2.5 Hot Plug
- Processors: 2X E5-2630 V3 Eight Core 2.4Ghz
- Memory (RAM): 1536GB
- Storage: 24x 900GB 10K
- RAID Controller: H730
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 1536GB of RAM supports large-scale virtualization, databases, and memory-intensive applications.
- 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays provide exceptional storage density in a 2U form factor.
- Dual Intel Xeon E5-2630 V3 processors deliver 16 cores and 32 threads of processing power.
- H730 RAID controller offers hardware-accelerated RAID with multiple configuration options.
- Renewed pricing makes enterprise-grade hardware accessible at a fraction of the original cost.
👎 Cons
- As a renewed unit, component wear may reduce the remaining lifespan compared to a new server.
- Dual-processor power consumption and cooling demands result in significant electricity costs for 24/7 operation.
- 10K SAS drives are slower than SSDs, which may bottleneck I/O-intensive workloads.
- The E5-2630 V3 is a previous-generation processor and lacks features found in current Xeon Scalable chips.
- At 2U and fully loaded, this server is heavy and requires proper rack infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "renewed" mean for this PowerEdge R730XD?
This server has been professionally inspected, tested, and restored to full working condition. It offers enterprise-grade performance at a lower cost than buying new.
How much total raw storage does this configuration include?
With twenty-four 900GB 10K drives installed, this configuration provides 21.6TB of raw storage capacity before RAID overhead.
What RAID options are available with the H730 controller?
The Dell PERC H730 controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, giving you flexibility to balance performance, redundancy, and usable capacity.
Can the processors be upgraded in this server?
The R730XD uses LGA 2011-3 sockets and supports a range of Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 and V4 family processors, so upgrades are possible within that family.
Are the 24 drive bays hot-swappable?
Yes, all 24 front-facing 2.5-inch drive bays support hot-swap, allowing you to replace or add drives without powering down the server.
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