DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon 5118 1.5TB DDR4 rack server
12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon 5118 2.3GHz CPUs and 1.5TB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size1.5TB
- Dual Xeon 5118 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz
- 5 TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 12 front 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
- Dual 1100 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter for redundancy
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote lifecycle management
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF Server
This Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage density. It ships with two Intel Xeon 5118 processors running at 2.3GHz and 1.5TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis supports up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, though drives are not included. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100W power supplies are installed.
Suited for high-capacity storage workloads
This configuration suits organisations building on-premise backup targets, software-defined storage nodes or media archives that need many drive slots in a compact rack footprint. The installed 1.5TB of memory also supports virtualisation clusters with high consolidation ratios. Buyers who want a general-purpose compute node with fewer drive bays or a smaller memory footprint should look at a different chassis.
The twelve 3.5-inch drive bay chassis
The defining specification is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bay chassis. It determines the maximum raw storage capacity and the physical space the server occupies in the rack. If the deployment requires more than twelve bays or a 2.5-inch form factor for higher spindle count, this server will not fit the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon 5118 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz
- 5 TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 12 front 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
- Dual 1100 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter for redundancy
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote lifecycle management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 1.5TB |
| 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 about this item
Should I choose the 12LFF chassis or a smaller bay count for this R740xd?
The 12LFF chassis supports up to 12 drive bays for 3.5 inch SATA drives, giving you the maximum internal storage density in this 2U form factor.
What does the 2.3 GHz Xeon 5118 speed mean when both CPUs are under load?
Each Xeon 5118 Gold runs at 2.3 GHz base frequency with 12 cores and 16.5 MB cache, so the dual-socket configuration delivers 24 cores total for parallel workloads.
How does the PERC H730P controller cap the SATA drive performance?
The PERC H730P RAID controller manages the SATA interface for up to 12 drives, providing hardware RAID acceleration and cache protection for the installed drive bays.
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