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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16 Core 256GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-SFQG-7HTD5

A 2U rack server with 12 3.5-inch drive trays, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 processors at 2.6 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.6 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • 12 hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays provide high-density SAS/SATA storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE / 10 GbE SFP+ networking for remote management

Storage-dense 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand high drive counts in a compact chassis. It ships with twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA trays and a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors deliver 32 cores total at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. 256 GB of DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory is installed across eight 32 GB modules.

Fits storage-heavy roles.

This platform suits software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider environments that need twelve large-form-factor bays in 2U. Buyers who only require a few drives or who prefer a 1U footprint should consider a different chassis. The system includes an Intel X520/I350 quad-port card providing two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections, plus iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and sliding rails are also included.

Twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA bays decide fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the twelve-bay 3.5-inch backplane paired with the H730P controller. If the deployment requires that exact density of large-form-factor drives with hardware RAID, this server matches; otherwise a different bay count or form factor is needed. Maximum memory capacity reaches 3 TB across 24 DDR4 slots for future expansion.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.6 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • 12 hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays provide high-density SAS/SATA storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE / 10 GbE SFP+ networking for remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelPowerEdge R740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.60 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores16-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features12 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

What is the maximum number of 3.5" drives the R740xd can hold?

The chassis provides 12 front-accessible 3.5" SAS/SATA trays; no drives are installed.

How loud and hot does the server get with both 750 W power supplies running continuously?

Dual redundant 750 W platinum supplies share the load, keeping fan speeds lower than single-supply operation.

Which memory modules are required to expand the existing 256 GB?

DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC DIMMs; 24 slots total with 8 currently populated.

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