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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4110 2.1GHz 512GB DDR4 12x 8TB H730P
A 2U rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors, 512GB DDR4 memory and twelve 8TB SATA drives on a H730P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.10 GHz
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors deliver 16 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.0 GHz turbo
- 512 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules for high-capacity reliability
- PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 for flexible data protection
- Twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch drives supply dense 3.5-inch storage in a 2U form factor
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies ensure uptime
Storage-dense 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U two-socket rack server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4110 2.1 GHz 8-core processors and 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across sixteen 32 GB modules. Twelve 3.5-inch 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives connect through a PERC H730P 2 GB controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise, quad-port networking with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, rails and bezel complete the package.
Suited for capacity-focused deployments
This configuration suits software-defined storage clusters, backup targets, video surveillance archives and virtual desktop infrastructure where raw capacity and dual-processor compute matter. The twelve-bay chassis and H730P controller handle large RAID arrays efficiently. Buyers who need solid-state performance, more than two processors or a smaller form factor should evaluate alternative platforms.
Twelve 8 TB SATA drives in a 2U chassis
The single specification that decides fit is the twelve 3.5-inch 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives delivered in a 2U rack height. That combination fixes the storage density, spindle speed and physical footprint for the deployment.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors deliver 16 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.0 GHz turbo
- 512 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules for high-capacity reliability
- PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 for flexible data protection
- Twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch drives supply dense 3.5-inch storage in a 2U form factor
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies ensure 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 | 2.10 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 | 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
Should I choose the 512GB DDR4 configuration or add more memory later?
The system ships with 512GB across 16 slots using 32GB DDR4 2400MHz registered ECC modules; 8 slots remain free for expansion up to 3TB total.
What does the 2.1GHz Xeon Silver 4110 speed mean for actual workloads?
Each of the two 8-core processors runs at 2.1GHz base with 3.0GHz turbo, giving 16 cores and 32 threads for virtualization or storage tasks.
How does the PERC H730P controller limit the 12x 8TB SATA drives?
The H730P 2GB controller connects via 12Gb/s SAS/SATA and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 plus pass-through for the twelve 7.2K drives.
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