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Black 2U rack server chassis with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Bronze 3106 768GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-QPH7-6VF08

Twelve-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7GHz, 768GB DDR4, PERC H730P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed1.7GHz
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size768GB
  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis scales local storage capacity
  • Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7 GHz handle multi-threaded tasks
  • 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller manages SATA drive arrays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Dense storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack form factor, making it suited for organisations that need high local capacity for archives, backups or software-defined storage clusters. Two Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7 GHz and 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory provide the compute base for multi-threaded storage workloads.

RAID controller and network adapter

A PERC H730P RAID controller manages the drive array with hardware acceleration for common RAID levels, while an integrated 10 GbE two-port 562T adapter delivers high-throughput connectivity without occupying a PCIe slot. Dual 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are installed, so the platform arrives ready for lights-out operation.

Rail kit and drive installation

The server includes mounting rails on request, allowing standard rack installation without extra hardware. Drives are not supplied, so the buyer must source compatible SATA disks and populate the twelve bays; the only common issue is forgetting to order drives or rails at the same time as the chassis.

Highlights

  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis scales local storage capacity
  • Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7 GHz handle multi-threaded tasks
  • 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller manages SATA drive arrays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed1.7GHz
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size768GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Hard Drive (Installed)24,00
Storage ControllerDell PERC H730P Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
GPU TypeIntegrated Graphics
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 - Enterprise License
Dimensions36 x 24 x 10 in
Weight40

Questions about this item

How many 3.5-inch drive bays can I add later to the 12LFF chassis?

The chassis supports up to 12 bays for 3.5-inch SATA drives, so you can populate any empty slots with compatible drives and the PERC H730P controller will manage them.

Will the two Xeon Bronze 3106 processors at 1.7 GHz throttle during continuous workloads?

With dual 1100 W power supplies and server-grade cooling, the 1.7 GHz CPUs are designed to sustain their base frequency under sustained load without thermal throttling.

How loud are the fans when the R740xd runs 24/7 with 768 GB DDR4 installed?

The system uses temperature-controlled fans that ramp up only when needed; typical office-floor noise levels are reported during steady-state operation with this memory configuration.

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