Description

Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server – High-Performance, Scalable Enterprise Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server is a high-performance, scalable rack server designed for modern enterprise data centers. This server combines robust compute power, extensive memory support, and flexible storage configurations to meet the demands of virtualization, software-defined storage, database management, and high-performance workloads. With its reliability, expandability, and advanced management features, the PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server is ideal for businesses seeking a future-proof IT infrastructure.

Key Advantages of Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server

• High storage capacity: Supports up to 16×3.5” drives plus additional 2.5” or 1.8” drives, offering up to 99.6TB of total storage depending on configuration.

• Powerful processing: Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 processors with up to 18 cores per CPU for demanding enterprise applications.

• Large memory support: Up to 768GB DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots for memory-intensive applications and virtualization.

• Flexible RAID configurations: Multiple PERC controllers including H330, H730, H730P, H830 for internal and external RAID options.

• Advanced management tools: Integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller and OpenManage Enterprise for simplified monitoring and automation.

• Reliability & availability: Hot-plug redundant power, cooling, and ECC memory ensure minimal downtime for critical workloads.

Technical Specifications for Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server

Processor & Chipset

• Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 processors

• Cache: 2.5MB per core, options from 2 to 18 cores

• Internal interconnect: Dual Intel QPI links (6.4GT/s, 7.2GT/s, 8.0GT/s)

• Chipset: Intel C610

These processors provide high throughput and superior performance for database, analytics, and virtualization workloads.

Memory

• Up to 768GB DDR4 memory in 24 DIMM slots

• Supports 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB DIMMs at up to 2133MT/s

• Registered ECC memory ensures data integrity and reliability

• Supports large memory footprints for virtualization and HPC applications

Storage & RAID

• Internal drive bays:

  • 16×3.5” SAS, SATA, NL-SAS, SSD

  • Additional 2×2.5” drives optional

• Maximum internal storage: Up to 99.6TB depending on drive configuration

• RAID options:

  • PERC S130 (software RAID)

  • PERC H330, H730, H730P, H830

  • External 12Gb/s SAS HBAs for non-RAID

• Supports hot-plug drives for easy maintenance and upgrades

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server provides flexible storage scalability, making it ideal for software-defined storage, databases, and virtualized workloads.

Networking

• Embedded NIC options: 4x1GbE, 2×10+2GbE, 4x10GbE NDC

• Supports high-speed networking for data-intensive applications

Power & Cooling

• Power supply options: 495W, 750W, 1100W AC Platinum; 750W AC Titanium; 1100W DC

• Hot-plug redundant power supplies and fans for maximum uptime

Management & Automation

• iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for agent-free remote management

• Dell OpenManage Enterprise, Essentials, Mobile, Power Center for monitoring and automation

• Integrations with Microsoft System Center, VMware vCenter™, IBM Tivoli, HP Operations Manager, and Oracle Database Manager

Security & Availability

• ECC memory and hot-plug redundant components

• Single device data correction (SDDC) and spare rank support

• Tool-less chassis design for easy maintenance

• Supports high availability clustering and virtualization

Rack Support

• ReadyRails™ sliding rails for 4-post racks

• ReadyRails static rails for 4-post and 2-post (Telco) racks

• Optional tool-less cable management arm

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2

• VMware ESX, VMware vSphere ESXi

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• Citrix XenServer

• Virtualization with Hyper-V

Use Cases

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server is ideal for:

• Virtualization & VDI: Host multiple virtual machines with large memory and high storage capacity

• Software-defined storage: ScaleIO or vSAN deployments

• Databases & analytics: High-performance computing with large memory and storage

• High-availability enterprise workloads: Redundant power, cooling, and storage

• Enterprise IT infrastructure: Scalable, flexible platform for growing workloads

Conclusion

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R730XD 16×3.5″ Server combines high-performance compute, massive storage capacity, and enterprise-grade management tools. Its scalable architecture and reliable hardware make it a top choice for businesses running virtualized environments, software-defined storage, and demanding enterprise workloads. Deploying the R730XD 16×3.5″ Server ensures robust performance, flexibility, and future-ready infrastructure for your IT ecosystem.

Check full specs and datasheet below: Technical Guide