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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 8 Core 256GB DDR4 H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 3.2 GHz 8-core Xeon Gold 6134 processors, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and twelve 3.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.20 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs deliver 8 cores each at 3.2 GHz base clock
- 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports up to 3 TB total capacity
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
- 12 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with redundant 750 W platinum power supplies
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server designed for storage-intensive workloads. It houses two Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors running at 3.2 GHz with eight cores each. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 24 slots. A PERC H730P controller manages up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drive trays.
Suited for Software-Defined Storage.
Organisations deploying virtual desktop infrastructure or software-defined storage clusters will benefit from the dense drive count and dual-socket performance. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, single-socket economy or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate alternative platforms. The quad-port network card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections for flexible fabric integration.
Storage Capacity Decided by Twelve 3.5-Inch Trays
The chassis provides twelve hot-swap 3.5-inch trays for SATA or SAS hard drives; no drives are installed. Maximum raw capacity depends entirely on the drives you populate. The PERC H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB backed cache. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise complete the platform.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs deliver 8 cores each at 3.2 GHz base clock
- 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports up to 3 TB total capacity
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
- 12 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with redundant 750 W platinum power supplies
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 | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 24 |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA/SAS |
| 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
How often will the PERC H730P controller battery need replacement?
The PERC H730P includes a 2 GB battery-backed write cache; plan to swap the battery module every three to five years to keep write-back caching active.
What limits sustained throughput on the storage controller?
The H730P caps at 12 Gb/s per SAS lane, so the controller bandwidth becomes the bottleneck before the 3.5" drive trays do.
How loud and hot does the server run with both 750 W platinum PSUs loaded all day?
Dual 750 W platinum supplies and redundant fans keep inlet temperatures within spec, but expect noticeable fan noise in a quiet office.
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