DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 5118 2.3 GHz 12-core 768 GB DDR4 12× 6 TB HDD H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 768 GB DDR4 memory, twelve 6 TB SATA drives and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
- 768 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports virtualisation workloads
- PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
- Twelve 6 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high-capacity storage in 12-bay 3.5" chassis
- iDRAC9 Enterprise, quad-port 1GbE/10GbE SFP+ networking and redundant 750 W platinum PSUs ensure manageability and uptime
Purpose-built storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server designed for storage-intensive workloads such as software-defined storage and virtual desktop infrastructure. It ships with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays populated by 6 TB 7.2K SATA hard drives. Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide twenty-four total cores at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo capability. The system includes 768 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across twenty-four slots.
Sustained-load behaviour
The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for continuous data protection during heavy I/O. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime if one unit fails. The Intel C620 chipset and LGA 3647 sockets deliver stable throughput for multi-threaded applications. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and firmware updates without interrupting running services.
Pre-order checks
Verify that your rack provides 2U of space and compatible mounting rails for the included ready rails. Confirm the facility can supply dual power circuits for the redundant power supplies. Ensure network infrastructure supports the quad-port daughter card with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections. Plan for SATA cabling and backplane compatibility with the twelve installed drives.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors provide 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
- 768 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports virtualisation workloads
- PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
- Twelve 6 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high-capacity storage in 12-bay 3.5" chassis
- iDRAC9 Enterprise, quad-port 1GbE/10GbE SFP+ networking and redundant 750 W platinum PSUs ensure manageability and uptime
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 | 2.30 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 12-Core Processor |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Chipset | Intel C620 |
| Installed Memory Size | 768GB |
| 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 |
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