Build Your Own Dell PowerEdge R730xd | Custom R730xd Configurator
Unlock maximum storage and performance with our Dell PowerEdge R730xd Build-Your-Own Servers. Designed for IT professionals, home lab enthusiasts, and server beginners, this customizable 2U server lets you choose processors, memory, storage drives, RAID controllers, and networking options to build a system tailored to your exact needs.
The R730xd is ideal for virtualization, high-capacity storage, private cloud deployments, and data-intensive workloads, delivering enterprise-grade reliability with unparalleled flexibility. Each custom server is professionally assembled, thoroughly tested, and backed by a 365-day warranty with a money-back satisfaction guarantee, so you can deploy with confidence.
Create a Dell PowerEdge R730xd server optimized for performance, scalability, and storage density—perfect for businesses, labs, or demanding IT projects.
Choose from Two R730XD Storage Options
Option 1: Dell PowerEdge R730XD 24-Bay Server
24-Bay 2.5" Chassis
Using the Intel E5-2600 V3 and V4 Processors, the Dell R730XD is capable of running complex workloads in a 2U chassis.
Option 2: Dell PowerEdge R730XD 12-Bay Server
12-Bay 3.5" Drive Option
Support up to 12 x 3.5" hot-swap hard drives, enabling flexible storage. Affordable, virtualization-ready, two-socket rack server.
Dell PowerEdge R730XD Server
Specifications & Resources
R730XD Model Overview
Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is engineered to maximize server-based storage flexibility and performance. It is an excellent choice for data centers needing an affordable, virtualization-ready, two-socket rack server. The R730xd is ideal for applications requiring large amounts of storage, such as data warehousing, e-commerce, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Performance
- Processors: Supports up to two Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors, offering up to 22 cores per processor to handle a wide range of workloads.
- Memory: Equipped with up to 24 DIMM slots, supporting up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory, with speeds of up to 2400 MT/s. This robust memory configuration ensures the server can handle memory-intensive applications with ease.
- Expansion: Features multiple PCIe Gen 3.0 slots for high-speed network cards, RAID controllers, or other peripherals, offering excellent expandability.
Storage Options
- Configurations: Can accommodate up to 16 x 3.5" hot-swap hard drives or up to 24 x 2.5" hot-swap hard drives, providing flexible storage options for various data-intensive applications.
- Additional Storage: Supports a range of hard drives and SSDs, ensuring that the server can be tailored to meet specific workload demands.
Networking
- Built-in Capabilities: Includes dual-port 1GbE onboard network adapters as standard.
- Expandability: Optional PCIe network cards are available for additional connectivity.
Energy Efficiency
- Power Supplies: Equipped with energy-efficient power supplies to help reduce operational costs.
- Energy Management: Features such as power capping and power budgeting allow for better energy management and efficiency.
Management
- Systems Management: Includes Dell Open Manage systems management solutions for efficient deployment and monitoring.
- Remote Management: The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller provides comprehensive remote management capabilities.
Use Cases
The Dell PowerEdge R730xd is ideal for:
- Data warehousing
- E-commerce
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
- Large-scale virtualization
- High-performance computing
Why Choose This Server?
The Dell PowerEdge R730xd stands out for its combination of performance, flexibility, and manageability. Its support for powerful Intel processors, ample memory capacity, and versatile storage options make it a powerful solution for modern IT environments. Additionally, its energy-efficient design and comprehensive management tools ensure that it can meet the demands of growing businesses while keeping operational costs in check.