DELL
DELL PowerEdge MX740C Half Width Blade Server H730P 6x 2.5" Bays
Half-width blade server with six 2.5-inch drive bays and H730P MX RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack HeightHalf Width Blade
- Hard Drive (Installed)No HDD's or Trays
- Storage ControllerH730P MX
- Max HDD Capacity6x 2.5" Drive Bays
- Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Express
- Half-width blade design saves rack space with the MX740C form factor
- H730P MX RAID controller protects data across six 2.5-inch drive bays
- iDRAC9 Express enables remote management without an operating system
- Dual heatsinks maintain thermal performance under sustained workloads
- Modular I/O fabric bays allow flexible network and storage connectivity
Dell PowerEdge MX740C Blade Server
The Dell PowerEdge MX740C is a half-width blade server built for dense compute deployments. It ships without drives, memory, or I/O modules, so integrators can populate the chassis with exactly the components the workload requires. The onboard H730P MX controller handles RAID duties for up to six 2.5-inch bays.
Suits integrators who configure their own compute
Buyers who need a ready-to-run server with drives, memory and fabric modules already installed should look elsewhere. The half-width form factor also means this sled will not fit full-width blade slots or standalone rack enclosures.
H730P MX RAID controller with six 2.5-inch bays
The storage controller and bay count are the decisive specification: the H730P MX manages RAID across up to six 2.5-inch drives, so capacity and performance scale with the drives you add. No drives or trays are included, so that selection completes the storage subsystem.
Highlights
- Half-width blade design saves rack space with the MX740C form factor
- H730P MX RAID controller protects data across six 2.5-inch drive bays
- iDRAC9 Express enables remote management without an operating system
- Dual heatsinks maintain thermal performance under sustained workloads
- Modular I/O fabric bays allow flexible network and storage connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | MX740C |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | Half Width Blade |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | No HDD's or Trays |
| Storage Controller | H730P MX |
| Max HDD Capacity | 6x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Express |
Questions about this item
How do I verify the MX740C is operating correctly after installation?
Log into the iDRAC9 Express interface to confirm all components report healthy status, then check the H730P MX controller for detected drives and RAID configuration.
What ships with the MX740C and what must I add?
The chassis includes two heatsinks and the H730P MX RAID controller. Memory modules, drive trays, drives and fabric modules for Fabrics A, B and C are not included.
Which configuration suits my storage needs for the 740C?
The blade provides six 2.5" drive bays with the H730P MX controller; populate bays with compatible 2.5" drives and configure RAID levels to match capacity and redundancy requirements.
Also in this aisle
People compared these
Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.



