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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 768GB DDR4 12x 4TB HDD H730P
A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 12-core Xeon processors, 768 GB DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P controller for high-capacity storage workloads
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.30 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3GHz base with 3.2GHz turbo
- 768GB DDR4 2400MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 3TB capacity
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2GB cache and battery backup
- 12x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives in 3.5in bays provide high-density storage
- X520/I350 quad-port card adds 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Storage Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores each and 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots.
Suits software-defined storage
This configuration suits service providers and virtual desktop infrastructure deployments that need high capacity in a compact form factor. Buyers who require all-flash performance tiers or GPU compute acceleration should evaluate other platforms because this unit uses only SATA drive bays and has no GPU provision.
Twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays with PERC H730P RAID
The chassis provides twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap bays populated with 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives. The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes for flexible data protection.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3GHz base with 3.2GHz turbo
- 768GB DDR4 2400MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 3TB capacity
- PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2GB cache and battery backup
- 12x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives in 3.5in bays provide high-density storage
- X520/I350 quad-port card adds 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity
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 |
Questions about this item
How do I confirm the PERC H730P controller and all twelve 4 TB drives are healthy after installation?
Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise web interface, navigate to the storage section and verify the H730P firmware version, battery status and that each 4 TB 7.2K SATA drive shows "Ready" with no predictive failures.
What components ship with the server and what must I source separately?
The unit includes 2 Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 768 GB DDR4 in 24 slots, H730P controller, 12 x 4 TB 3.5" SATA HDDs, X520/I350 quad-port NIC, iDRAC9 Enterprise, 2 x 750 W PSUs, bezel and rails; OS licences, hypervisor media and SFP+ transceivers are not included.
Which memory configuration should I choose if I need more capacity later?
The board has 24 DDR4 slots and supports up to 3 TB; all 24 slots are currently populated with 32 GB modules, so any expansion requires replacing existing DIMMs with higher-capacity DDR4 registered ECC modules.
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