DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 64GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon 8160 24-core 2.1 GHz processors, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller, ready for custom storage
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.1 GHz
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID for data protection
- 12-bay 3.5" chassis enables high-capacity SATA storage expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license allows full remote server management
Server configuration
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server fitted with two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1GHz, delivering 48 cores and 64GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. A PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, while dual 1100W supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management support continuous operation. No drives are installed, so storage capacity is defined by the buyer.
Ideal workloads and limits
This platform suits organisations that need dense 3.5-inch storage capacity with dual-socket compute for virtualisation, database or backup workloads. Buyers who require direct-attached PCIe flash acceleration, GPU compute density or a smaller 1U form factor should evaluate alternative platforms. The fixed two-processor maximum and 3TB memory ceiling also rule out scale-up scenarios beyond those limits.
Deciding specification
The twelve-bay 3.5-inch SATA chassis is the single specification that determines fit; if the deployment needs more than twelve large-form-factor drives or a different drive interface, this server cannot meet the requirement.
Points forts
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 48 cores at 2.1 GHz
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID for data protection
- 12-bay 3.5" chassis enables high-capacity SATA storage expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license allows full remote server management
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 48,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions sur cet article
How do I decide between the 12-bay 3.5" chassis and a smaller bay count for the R740xd?
The 12-bay 3.5" chassis fits up to twelve large-form-factor drives, so choose it when you need maximum raw capacity per rack unit; a lower bay count only makes sense if your workload fits in fewer spindles.
What does the 2.1 GHz base clock on the dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs mean for real-world throughput?
Each 8160 runs 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with 33 MB cache, giving 48 total cores for heavily threaded workloads such as virtualization or databases; sustained speed will depend on cooling and power limits in the 2U enclosure.
How does the PERC H730P controller and SATA backplane limit drive performance in practice?
The H730P connects to the 12-bay SATA backplane, so every drive operates at SATA link speed; the controller provides hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 but cannot exceed the SATA interface ceiling.
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