DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 512GB DDR4
2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch bays, dual 8-core Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs at 3.2 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller, twelve 6 TB SATA drives.
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual 8-core Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs at 3.2 GHz base clock
- 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC across 16 DIMM slots
- 12 × 6 TB 3.5" enterprise SATA drives with H730P RAID controller
- Quad-port 2×1 GbE + 2×10 Gb SFP+ networking via X520/I350
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with redundant 750 W platinum PSUs
Dense storage server for virtualisation workloads
This 2U rack system combines two Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors running at 3.2 GHz with 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory. Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays are populated with 6 TB SATA hard drives managed by a PERC H730P controller. The configuration targets software-defined storage, service-provider hosting or virtual desktop infrastructure deployments.
Replaces older 2U platforms limited to eight drive
The jump is worthwhile when a workload needs more raw capacity in the same rack footprint or requires the H730P RAID feature set including RAID 50 and 60. Dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports on the X520/I350 daughter card also remove a common network bottleneck found on single-port servers.
Verify rack depth and rail clearance before ordering
Confirm the 2U height fits the allocated cabinet space and that the included ready rails match the rack post spacing. Check that the 750 W platinum power supplies match the facility voltage and that the iDRAC 9 Enterprise licence covers the required remote-management features.
Highlights
- Dual 8-core Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs at 3.2 GHz base clock
- 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC across 16 DIMM slots
- 12 × 6 TB 3.5" enterprise SATA drives with H730P RAID controller
- Quad-port 2×1 GbE + 2×10 Gb SFP+ networking via X520/I350
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with redundant 750 W platinum PSUs
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R740xd |
| Model | PowerEdge R740xd |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.20 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 8-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Chipset | Intel C620 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 24 |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| GPU Type | Matrox G200 |
| Video Memory | 8MB |
| Ethernet Controller | Dell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card |
| LAN Ports | 4 x Ports |
| Expansion Slots | Riser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots |
| Management Port | RJ 45 |
| Operating System | No |
| Features | 12 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays |
Questions about this item
What rack height and rail type does this 2U server need for mounting?
The server occupies 2U of rack space and ships with Ready Rails for installation in a standard rack.
How are the two Xeon Gold 6134 processors and 512GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?
Both processors are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the 512GB DDR4 is populated across 16 of the 24 slots as 32GB modules — the step often missed is ensuring the remaining slots follow the correct population sequence for future upgrades.
Which components will need replacement first — the 6TB drives, the H730P battery, or the 750W power supplies?
The PERC H730P 2GB controller includes a battery that typically requires replacement before the 12x 6TB 7.2K SATA drives or the redundant 750W platinum power supplies.
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