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  • Page 1 PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide Exceptionally flexible and scalable 2-socket, 2U rack servers delivering high- performance processing and a broad range of workload-optimized local storage options...
  • Page 2 Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, KACE, and ReadyRails are trademarks of Dell, Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server, BitLocker, ActiveX, Internet Explorer, and Hyper-V are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cable management arm..............................45 10 Operating systems and virtualization ........................... 46 Supported operating systems ............................46 Supported virtualization ..............................46 11 Dell OpenManage systems management ........................47 OpenManage systems management portfolio ......................47 Dell server management operations ..........................53 Appendix A.
  • Page 4 Figure 4. R730xd front view (8 x 3.5” plus 18 x 1.8” without bezel) ................14 Figure 5. R730 back view ..............................14 Figure 6. R730xd back view ..............................15 Figure 7. R730 internal chassis view ..........................15 PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...
  • Page 5 Figure 17. Server lifecycle management operations ...................... 47 Figure 18. Systems management server lifecycle ......................54 Figure 19. Chassis dimensions ............................55 Figure 20. Server Deployment capabilities ........................61 Figure 21. ProSupport Enterprise Suite comparison ....................... 64 PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 6: System Overview

    1 System overview Introduction The Dell PowerEdge R730 is a general-purpose platform with highly expandable memory (up to 768GB) and impressive I/O capabilities to match. The R730 can readily handle very demanding workloads, such as data warehouses, e-commerce, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), databases and high-performance computing (HPC).

  • Page 7: New Technologies

    New technologies Table 1 lists the new technologies featured on the PowerEdge R730 and R730xd systems. Table 1. New technologies New technologies Detailed descriptions Intel Xeon Processor The Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 v3 product has advanced features that deliver E5-2600 v3 product family exceptional performance and value.
  • Page 8 New technologies Detailed descriptions Dell Express Flash PCIe SSDs provide fast performance without requiring Next-generation Express processor resources or capturing DRAM. The R730xd with the 24 x 3.5” Flash drives backplane configuration supports up to 4 Express Flash PCIe SSDs. The R730 does not support Express Flash PCIe SSDs.

  • Page 9: System Features

    2 System features Compared to the previous generation of Dell PowerEdge servers, the R730 and R730xd have more drive bay options, more PCIe slots, next-generation RAID controllers and advanced system management. Comparison of PowerEdge systems Table 2 compares some of the features of the R730 and R730xd and the R720 and R720xd systems.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 750W mixed mode PSU available only in China. Specifications Table 3 lists the technical specifications for the PowerEdge R730 and R730xd systems. For the latest information on supported features, visit the R730 R730xd pages on Dell.com.
  • Page 11 Dell OpenManage Power Center Systems ®  Dell OpenManage Plug-in for Oracle Dell OpenManage Integrations: management Database Manager  Dell OpenManage Integration Suite for ® Microsoft System Center  Dell OpenManage Integration for ® VMware vCenter™ PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...
  • Page 12 From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. For more information, visit Dell.com/OEM. available Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for premium hardware and software support for your PowerEdge solution. Consulting and deployment offerings are Recommended also available.

  • Page 13: Chassis Views And Features

    3 Chassis views and features The following sections provide external and internal views of the Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd systems and describe the chassis features. For detailed information on features and descriptions for Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Owner's Manual these systems, see the Dell.com/Support/Manuals.

  • Page 14: Figure 3. R730Xd Front View (8 X 3.5" Plus 18 X 1.8" With Bezel)

    R730xd front view (8 x 3.5” plus 18 x 1.8” without bezel) R730 back view The R730 back panel includes PSUs, Ethernet connectors, PCIe slots and many other features described in this guide. Figure 5. R730 back view PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 15: Figure 6. R730Xd Back View

    The R730 and R730xd support up to 24 DIMMs, 2 processors, hot-plug redundant fans, and many other components and features described in this guide. Figure 7. R730 internal chassis view PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 16: Chassis Features

    Figure 8. R730xd internal chassis view Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Owner’s Manual For additional system views, see the Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Chassis features Table 4 lists the chassis features for the R730 and R730xd systems. For additional information on Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Owner’s Manual these features, see the Dell.com/Support/Manuals.

  • Page 17: Figure 9. R730 Lcd Control Panel

    Scan the code on the chassis with smartphone app for additional information and resources including videos, reference materials, service Quick Resource Locator (QRL) tag information and Dell contact information; scan the code on the information tag for information specific to the server LCD control panel (R730) The R730 system control panel is located on the front of the chassis to provide user access to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces.

  • Page 18: Figure 10. R730Xd Led Panel

    The QRL on the pull-out information (luggage) tag provides information specific to the server by service tag. Figure 12. QRL on information tag Use a smartphone to access the Dell QRL app to learn more about the server such as:  View step-by-step videos, including overviews of system internals and externals, as well as...

  • Page 19: Table 5. Security Features

    Look up your service tag so you can quickly gain access to your specific hardware configuration info and warranty information  Contact Dell directly (by link) to get in touch with technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell Figure 13. Accessing a QRL These codes provide an easy way to retrieve the critical support information you need when you need it, making you more efficient and effective in managing your hardware.

  • Page 20: Processors

    4 Processors The Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd feature the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v3 product family, offering an ideal combination of performance, power efficiency, and cost. These processors provide high performance no matter what your constraint is — floor space, power, or budget — and on workloads that range from the most complicated scientific exploration to crucial web-serving and infrastructure applications.

  • Page 21: Supported Processors

    Supported processors The R730 and R730xd support up to two processors with up to 18 cores per processor. Table 6 lists the Intel Xeon processors supported by the PowerEdge R730 and R730xd. For the latest information on supported processors, visit the...

  • Page 22: Gpu Support

    Four single-wide GPUs cannot occupy optional riser 3 with a single x16 slot  Must have 1U heatsinks and solid PCIe blanks  Tape backup not supported External GPU support The R730 and R730xd cannot connect to the PowerEdge C410x. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 23: Chipset

    NVIDIA K40 NVIDIA M20 NVIDIA K10 NVIDIA GRID™ K1 NVIDIA GRID K2 AMD S7000 FirePro AMD S9050 FirePro Chipset The PowerEdge R730 and R730xd servers use the Intel C610 chipset. For more information, visit Intel.com. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 24: Memory

    5 Memory More memory options are available than ever before with the Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd — greater capacities, higher frequencies, and more flexibility. The R730 and R730xd support up to 768GB of memory (24 DIMMs) and speeds up to 2133MT/s (2 DIMMs per channel), providing high performance in a variety of applications.

  • Page 25: Dimm Speed

    Population rules require the largest capacity DIMM be placed first — Maximum of two different capacity DIMMs allowed in a system —  Can mix DIMMs with different ranks; maximum of two different rank DIMMs allowed in a system PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 26: Memory Ras Features

    The mirrored copy of the memory is stored in memory of the same processor socket. Memory address parity This feature provides the ability to detect transient errors on the address lines of protection the DDR channel. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...
  • Page 27 This feature helps to optimize power/performance and can also be used to throttling prevent DIMMs from overheating. Dell PowerEdge R730 and For information on memory mirroring and sparing configurations, see the R730xd Owner’s Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Memory RAID is not supported. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 28: Storage

    6 Storage The Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd provide storage expandability that allows you to adapt to your workload and operational demands. With comprehensive storage options, the R730 and R730xd offer various drive types, internal and external storage controllers, and different chassis and backplanes for varied numbers of drives.

  • Page 29: Express Flash Drives

    The PowerEdge R730xd has an option to support up to four hot-plug Express Flash PCIe SSDs in the 2.5” chassis. The R730 does not support Express Flash drives. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 30: External Storage

    TL1000, TL2000, TL4000, ML6000 Series PowerEdge RAID Controllers Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) cards provide enhanced performance, increased reliability and fault tolerance, and simplified management for a powerful, easy-to-manage way to create a robust infrastructure and help maximize server uptime. The new line, PERC9, cards feature: ...

  • Page 31: Internal Persistent Storage

    Windows operating systems Internal persistent storage The R730 and R730xd offer two types of persistent storage: LifeCycle Controller (LC 3.0) and Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM). A vFlash option is available with iDRAC8 Enterprise. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 32: Table 17. Idsdm New Features

    RAID will automatically be disabled if both cards are write-protected Seamless SD card IDSDM will bring secondary SD card online and will make it primary if for some assignments reason primary SD card fails PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 33: Optical Drives

    The R730xd does not support an internal optical drive. Tape drives The R730 supports the Dell PowerVault RD1000 internal backup device on the 2.5” chassis only. Internal tape drives are not supported on the R730, and the R730xd does not support any internal backup device.

  • Page 34: Networking And Pcie

    7 Networking and PCIe The Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd offer balanced, scalable I/O capabilities, including integrated PCIe 3.0-capable expansion slots. Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell’s network daughter cards, let you choose the right network fabric without using up a valuable PCI slot. Pick the speed, technology, vendor, and other options, such as switch independent partitioning, which lets you share and manage bandwidth on 10GbE connections.

  • Page 35: Table 18. Supported Select Network Adapter Options And Features

    With R730 and R730xd, the job of deploying, updating, monitoring, and maintaining the Select Network Adapters is fast and easy. System management integration features include the following:  Pre-boot: Use the Dell Lifecycle Controller graphical user interface (GUI) to set configuration such as bandwidth allocation or firmware revision level ...

  • Page 36: Pcie Expansion

    Intel Ethernet I350 quad-port 1Gb server adapter Intel Ethernet X540 dual-port 10GBASE-T server adapter ® Emulex OCe14102-N1-D dual-port SFP+ 2 x 10Gb NIC ® ® Mellanox ConnectX -3 dual-port 10Gb Direct Attach/SFP+ server network adapter PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...
  • Page 37 QLogic 57810S 2x10GE 10BASE-T CNA For the latest information on supported PCIe expansion cards for the R730 and R730xd, visit the R730 R730xd pages on Dell.com. For more information on server network adapters, visit http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/networking-cards. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 38: Power, Thermal And Acoustics

    Table 21 lists the tools and technologies Dell offers to help you achieve your data center goals by lowering power consumption and increasing energy efficiency.

  • Page 39: Power Supply Units

    The PowerEdge R730 and R730xd support up to two AC or DC power supplies with 1 + 1 redundancy, auto sensing and auto-switching capability. The PowerEdge R730 and R730xd support the power supply units listed in Table 22.

  • Page 40: Thermal And Acoustics

    A reference for comparison to sound pressure levels for familiar noise sources is given in Table 23. An extensive description of Dell Enterprise acoustical design and metrics is available in the Dell Enterprise Acoustics white paper.

  • Page 41: Table 23. Acoustical Reference Points And Output Comparisons

    Recording studio Acoustical performance data for the R730 Consciously designed to scale with configuration and usage, sound from the PowerEdge R730 in minimal configuration is sufficiently quiet to be masked in open office layout environments. The R730 meets Dell’s sound quality requirements.
  • Page 42 Acoustical performance data for the R730xd The PowerEdge R730xd acoustics are appropriate for open office layout in typical configurations but are low enough for an office environment in minimum configuration. The R730xd meets Dell’s sound quality requirements. ...
  • Page 43 16 drives will be about 50% louder in idle condition than one with four drives (6.2 bels vs. 5.6 bels). Acoustics related to the HDD itself (read/write noise) increases with the number of HDDs — installed. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 44: Rack Rail Systems

    9 Rack rail systems The rack rail systems for the Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd provide tool-less support for 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round mounting holes. The R730 and R730xd also support tooled mounting in 4-post threaded racks and static rail tooled mounting in 2-post (Telco) racks for added versatility.

  • Page 45: Cable Management Arm

     Low-profile fixed tray to both support and retain the CMA in its fully closed position  Ability to mount the CMA and tray without the use of tools, due to snap-in designs PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 46: 10 Operating Systems And Virtualization

    10 Operating systems and virtualization The Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd support a wide range of industry-standard operating systems and virtualization software. Supported operating systems Table 25 lists the primary operating systems supported on the R730 and R730xd. For the latest information on supported operating systems, see Dell.com/OSsupport.

  • Page 47: 11 Dell Openmanage Systems Management

    The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller, the embedded intelligence of every Dell PowerEdge 13th generation server, helps you manage Dell servers agent- free or with a systems management agent, within physical, virtual, local and remote environments.

  • Page 48: Table 27. Idrac8 With Lifecycle Controller Functions And Benefits

    (requires iDRAC8 Enterprise) Power Center Manager. Upgrades to iDRAC8 Express or Digital licenses are installed at the Dell iDRAC8 Enterprise by software factory; free 30-day trial versions are licensing key and license portal available;...

  • Page 49: Table 28. Feature Comparison For Idrac8 Express And Enterprise

    Enterprise is available for the PowerEdge R730 and R730xd, and Dell also offers an option of iDRAC8 Express. A detailed feature comparison for iDRAC8 Enterprise and iDRAC8 Express is shown in Table 28. Table 28. Feature comparison for iDRAC8 Express and Enterprise...
  • Page 50 Deployment and configuration   Embedded OS deployment tools Embedded configuration tools   Auto-Discovery   Remote OS deployment   Embedded driver pack   Full configuration inventory     Inventory export PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...
  • Page 51 Because Dell PowerEdge servers have embedded server lifecycle management, in many cases, there is no need to install an OpenManage systems management software agent into the operating system of a Dell PowerEdge server. This greatly simplifies and streamlines the management footprint. Agent-based management Most systems management solutions require pieces of software, called agents, to be installed on each node in order to be managed within the IT environment.

  • Page 52: Dell Consoles

     Dell Update Packages—The Dell Update Packages (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a software element on a Dell server such as the BIOS, a driver, firmware and other software updates. ...

  • Page 53: Dell Server Management Operations

    Dell OpenManage Connections gives you an easy path to adding support for third-party devices, so you can continue to use your existing management tools while easily adding Dell server systems to your existing IT environment. Integrate new systems at your own pace. Manage new Dell servers and storage with your legacy management tools, while extending the useful life of your existing resources.

  • Page 54: Table 29. One-To-One And One-To-Many Operations

    IPMI  OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Maintain Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)  Server Pro Management Pack and Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) For additional detailed information on Dell’s systems management portfolio, visit Dell.com/OpenManage. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Additional Specifications

    Appendix A. Additional specifications Chassis dimensions Figure 19 details the dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd chassis. Figure 19. Chassis dimensions (with bezel) (without bezel) 482.4mm 444.0mm 87.3mm 32.0mm 18.0mm 684.0mm 723.0mm Chassis weight Table 30 lists the weight of the R730 and R730xd chassis at maximum configuration as well as empty of any hardware.

  • Page 56: Power Supply Specifications

    (Fresh Air) information. Video specifications The Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd iDRAC8 incorporates an integrated video subsystem. The ® graphics controller is the 2D Matrox G200. The video frame buffer (16 MB) is contained within the iDRAC RAM (256 MB) device.

  • Page 57: Rack Rail Specifications

    USB peripherals USB peripherals are supported through the front and back USB ports on the R730 and R730xd. The front ports are USB 2.0 compliant and the back ports are USB 3.0 compliant. PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 58: Appendix B. Standards Compliance

    Trusted Platform Module Specification, v1.2 and v2.0 UEFI uefi.org/specifications Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Specification, v2.1 usb.org/developers/docs Universal Serial Bus Specification, Rev. 2.0 Windows Logo microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/hwrequirements.mspx Windows Logo Program System and Device Requirements, v3.10 PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix C. Additional Resources

    Appendix C. Additional resources Table 35 provides a list of documents and websites that provide for more information on the Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd. Additional resources Table 35. Resource Description of contents Location PowerEdge R730 This manual, available in PDF format, provides the Dell.com/Support/Manuals...
  • Page 60 DellUPS.com power supply Dell Enterprise White paper that explores the mechanisms of, people’s www.dell.com/downloads/g Acoustics reaction to, language of, and Dell’s work to control noise lobal/products/pedge/en/ac from Enterprise products. oustical-education-dell- enterprise-white-paper.pdf Volatility Contact your Dell Sales Representative or visit the Dell Dell.com/Support/Manuals...

  • Page 61: Appendix D. Support And Deployment Services

    Appendix D. Support and Deployment Services Dell Global Services include a wide, customizable range of service choices to simplify the assessment, design, implementation, management and maintenance of your IT environment and to help you transition from platform to platform. Depending on your current business requirements and the level of service you want, we can provide you with factory, on-site, remote, modular and specialized services that fit your needs and budget.

  • Page 62: Prosupport Enterprise Suite

    Personalized documentation and orientation Remote Consulting Services When you are in the final stages of your PowerEdge server implementation, you can rely on Dell Remote Consulting and our certified technical experts to help you optimize your configuration with best practices for your software, virtualization, server, storage, networking and systems management.
  • Page 63 Dell ProSupport Flex for Data Center offers flexible site-wide support for hyperscale data centers with more than 1,000 assets. Built on standard Dell ProSupport components, Flex for Data Center leverages our global scale while being tailored to suit your needs. While not for everyone, it offers a flexible solution for those with large and complex environments.

  • Page 64: Additional Professional Services

    The curriculum is designed in conjunction with the server development team, as well as Dell’s technical support team, to ensure that the training delivers the information and practical, hands-on skills you and your team need to confidently manage and maintain your Dell server solution.

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