The refurbished Dell PowerEdge R730xd 24 Bay SFF Server w/ NVMe is a 2U dual-socket storage platform built for environments that need both capacity and speed in the same chassis. This is the version of the R730xd people usually go looking for when standard SAS and SATA storage alone are not enough. Every system is professionally refurbished, fully tested, and configured to order here at The Server Store.
With support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors and up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, the R730xd has no problem handling virtualization, shared storage, backup infrastructure, or database workloads. Here's the thing that makes this model different: you get 20 traditional SAS/SATA bays plus 4 dedicated U.2 NVMe bays for ultra-fast flash storage. Optional rear flex bays can also be added, bringing the system to a total of 26 drive bays. That setup lets you separate high-speed NVMe storage from your primary capacity drives instead of forcing everything into one storage tier.
Common Deployment Environments
This is a workhorse platform that thrives in environments like:
- Virtualization clusters that need dense shared storage and fast cache or tiering drives
- Database environments where dedicated NVMe storage helps reduce latency under heavy workloads
- Backup and archive infrastructure that still needs room for high-speed flash storage
- Hyperconverged or software-defined storage deployments using mixed drive types
- Media editing and content storage environments handling large active datasets
- Homelab and enterprise lab setups where buyers want enterprise NVMe capability without current-generation pricing
Management and Redundancy
The R730xd includes iDRAC remote management support for monitoring, deployment, and remote administration. Dual hot-plug power supply options are available for redundancy, and Dell's 13th Generation platforms are still some of the easier enterprise systems to service when it comes to storage, memory, or expansion upgrades. Worth noting: keeping the NVMe drives isolated from the main SAS/SATA storage pool gives you a lot more flexibility for caching, boot storage, or performance-sensitive workloads.
A used Dell PowerEdge R730xd with dedicated NVMe support still offers a lot of value for buyers building serious storage infrastructure on a realistic budget. Every server is professionally refurbished, tested for full functionality, and configured to order so you're getting enterprise hardware at a significant discount over new equipment.
At The Server Store, we don't just sell pre-owned Dell PowerEdge R730xd servers - we configure them, test them, and make sure you're getting exactly the system you need. Our team is available by phone or chat whenever you need us. Browse our full selection of professionally refurbished, custom-configured servers and IT equipment at The Server Store.
