DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Bronze 3106 512GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Bronze 3106 CPUs at 1.7 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7GHz provide multi-threaded performance
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- 12 LFF 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable high-capacity storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring
- 2x 1100W power supplies add redundancy for continuous uptime
12-bay rack server for storage workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds up to 12 3.5-inch drives and ships with two Xeon Bronze 3106 processors running at 1.7 GHz. A total of 512 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed across the 24 DIMM slots. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages the SATA backplane and supports hardware RAID levels. Integrated graphics and a 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter provide console and network connectivity. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management.
Check power rails and rail-kit needs
Dual 1100 W power supplies require matching PDU circuits and appropriate IEC cables for the destination rack. Verify that the 36-by-24-by-10-inch form factor fits the allocated rack depth and that airflow clearance meets Dell specifications. No drives are installed; confirm the quantity and type of SATA drives you plan to populate before ordering. The rail kit is available on request and is not included by default. Maximum memory capacity is 3 TB if future expansion is planned.
PERC H730P and iDRAC9 change daily ops
The H730P controller brings hardware RAID with 2 GB non-volatile cache, off-loading parity calculations from the CPUs and enabling online capacity expansion. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides a dedicated management port, virtual console, and automated firmware updates without host OS involvement. The 10 GbE 562T adapter adds two SFP+ ports for high-throughput storage traffic or cluster interconnects. These components reduce hands-on maintenance and support lights-out operation.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7GHz provide multi-threaded performance
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- 12 LFF 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable high-capacity storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring
- 2x 1100W power supplies add redundancy for continuous uptime
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 | 512GB |
| 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
Does the R740xd arrive with the 12 x 3.5 inch drive bays already populated or must drives be purchased separately?
The chassis provides 12 bays but no drives are installed; you must buy SATA drives separately.
With two Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7GHz installed, can a second CPU pair be added later?
The system already holds the maximum of two processors, so no further CPU upgrade is possible.
How does the PERC H730P RAID controller with 10Gb 562T network adapter perform in a live workload?
The H730P manages RAID across the 12 bays while the 562T delivers 10Gb Ethernet throughput for demanding tasks.
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