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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12-Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4110 2.1GHz 8-Core 128GB DDR4 H730P
A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors and 128 GB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.10 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.0 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory across 8 modules for reliable virtualization capacity
- PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 for flexible data protection
- Twelve 3.5 inch SAS SATA drive trays provide high-density local storage in 2U
- Quad-port X520 I350 network card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-bay storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4110 processors at 2.1 GHz, each providing 8 cores, and 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 modules. The chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap drive trays for SATA or SAS drives, driven by a PERC H730P 2 GB controller that supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.
Suited for software-defined storage
This platform suits teams deploying software-defined storage, service-provider infrastructure or virtual desktop infrastructure where drive count matters. Two 750 W platinum hot-swap power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management simplify uptime. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, more than two processors, or a 1U form factor should evaluate other models.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays define the capacity ceiling
The single specification that decides fit is the twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap bays backed by the H730P controller. If the workload demands more than twelve large-form-factor drives, this chassis cannot expand further. If twelve bays match the plan, the server delivers the CPU, memory and dual 10 GbE plus 1 GbE networking to feed them.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.0 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory across 8 modules for reliable virtualization capacity
- PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 for flexible data protection
- Twelve 3.5 inch SAS SATA drive trays provide high-density local storage in 2U
- Quad-port X520 I350 network card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links
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 | 2.10 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 | 128GB |
| 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
What hard drives must I supply to populate the 12 x 3.5" trays?
The server accepts 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives; no drives are included with the 12 trays.
Will the PERC H730P controller recognise my existing SATA and SAS drives?
Yes, the H730P supports both SATA and SAS interfaces with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.
How do I confirm the 128 GB of DDR4 memory is running at 2400 MHz after installation?
Check the memory speed reported in the iDRAC9 Enterprise system inventory or the BIOS memory configuration screen.
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