DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Bronze 3104 1.7GHz 64GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with two Xeon Bronze 3104 processors at 1.7GHz, 64GB DDR4, PERC H730P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise, drives not included
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Dual Xeon Bronze 3104 CPUs deliver 12 cores for parallel workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- 12 LFF bays accept 3.5″ SATA drives for high-capacity storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware redundancy and performance
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and firmware updates
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-Bay Server
This Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, two Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 processors at 1.7 GHz, and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies are installed and tested.
Suited for dense local storage; not for GPU compute
The twelve-bay chassis suits backup targets, media archives, or software-defined storage clusters that need many SATA drives in one box. Integrated graphics and the Bronze-class CPUs make it a poor fit for virtual desktop infrastructure, rendering, or any workload that demands GPU acceleration or higher single-thread performance.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays define the storage ceiling
The single specification that decides fit is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays; they set the maximum raw capacity and drive count you can install. If your dataset needs more spindles or a smaller form factor, this chassis will not meet the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Bronze 3104 CPUs deliver 12 cores for parallel workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- 12 LFF bays accept 3.5″ SATA drives for high-capacity storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware redundancy and performance
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and firmware updates
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.7GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 12,00 |
| 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
Will the 12LFF chassis with its 36-inch depth fit in my existing rack alongside other equipment?
The chassis measures 36 inches deep, so verify your rack’s usable depth before installation.
How can I confirm the dual Xeon Bronze 3104 processors and 64GB DDR4 are operating correctly after setup?
iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote hardware inventory, sensor readings, and POST logs to verify CPU and memory status.
Which drives and rail kit must I purchase separately for the 12-bay SATA backplane?
No drives are included; you need up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives and the rail kit is available on request.
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