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Dell PowerEdge R730XD E5 Server 12-Bay LFF Renewed

5.0 (2 reviews)
16GB DDR4750W

Renewed dual-Xeon 2U server with 12 large-form-factor bays, PERC H730 RAID, and redundant 750W power supplies.

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Overview

Power Your Data Center with Reliable Performance

The Dell PowerEdge R730XD is a high-performance 2U server designed for demanding workloads. This refurbished server offers a balance of storage capacity, processing power, and reliability for virtualization, cloud computing, and data-intensive applications.

Specifications:

  • Brand: Dell
  • Model: PowerEdge R730XD
  • Processor: 2x Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4Ghz 8-Core (16-cores / 32 threads total)
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4
  • Hard Drive Bays: 12x 3.5" Hard Drive Trays included
  • RAID Controller: PERC H730 mini 1GB 12Gb/s RAID
  • Power Supply: 2x 750W PSU
  • NIC: 4x 1Gb RJ45
  • Form Factor: 2U Server
  • Screen Size: 12 Inches
  • Graphics Card: Dedicated

Key Features

Dell PowerEdge R730xd 12B LFF 2U Server

2x Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 2.4Ghz 8-Core (16-cores / 32 threads total)

16GB DDR4 RAM – 12x Hard Drive Trays included

PERC H730 mini 1GB 12Gb/s RAID

2x 750W PSU - NIC (4x 1Gb RJ45)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors deliver 16 cores and 32 threads for strong multi-threaded performance
  • 12 large-form-factor drive bays provide substantial raw storage capacity in a single 2U chassis
  • PERC H730 mini RAID controller with 1GB cache supports flexible RAID configurations at 12Gb/s
  • Redundant 750W power supplies ensure continued operation during a single PSU failure
  • Quad 1Gb Ethernet ports offer built-in network connectivity without additional NIC cards

👎 Cons

  • Ships with only 16GB DDR4 RAM, which will likely need upgrading for virtualization or database workloads
  • As a renewed unit, it may show cosmetic wear and carries a shorter warranty than new hardware
  • E5-2630 v3 processors are several generations behind current Xeon offerings, limiting single-thread performance
  • No solid-state storage included, so boot and application performance depends on the drives you install
  • A 2U rack form factor requires proper rack infrastructure and adequate cooling

Frequently Asked Questions

This unit comes with two Intel Xeon E5-2630 v3 processors, each with 8 cores running at 2.4 GHz, providing a total of 16 cores and 32 threads.
No. The server ships with 12 empty 3.5-inch large-form-factor drive trays but no drives installed, allowing you to choose drives that match your capacity and performance needs.
Renewed indicates the server has been professionally refurbished, tested, and verified to function properly. It is a pre-owned unit restored to working condition rather than a brand-new product.
The server includes a Dell PERC H730 mini with 1GB cache and a 12Gb/s SAS interface, supporting various RAID levels for data redundancy and performance.
Yes. Two 750W power supply units are installed, providing redundancy so the server continues operating if one PSU fails.