DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 5120 128GB DDR4 rack server
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5120 processors at 2.2GHz, 128GB DDR4, and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs deliver 28 total cores for heavy workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
- 12 × 3.5″ drive bays enable high-capacity local storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote server management
Purpose-built storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch bays for high-capacity SATA drives, driven by dual Xeon Gold 5120 processors at 2.2 GHz with 14 cores each and 128 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It targets organisations that need dense local storage for backup, archiving or software-defined storage clusters.
Capacity and headroom
The PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to twelve drives with hardware RAID, while the memory subsystem can scale to 3 TB across the available DIMM slots. Two 1100 W power supplies provide redundancy for fully populated configurations. The 10 GbE dual-port 562T adapter delivers network throughput suited to storage traffic.
Build and daily implications
A rack-mount form factor measuring 36 by 24 by 10 inches and weighing 40 pounds fits standard 2U rails, which are available on request. Integrated graphics and iDRAC9 Enterprise enable remote console access and lifecycle management without a local monitor. Drives are not included, so the buyer selects capacity and endurance to match the workload.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs deliver 28 total cores for heavy workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation clusters
- 12 × 3.5″ drive bays enable high-capacity local storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 60,00 |
| 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 12 3.5-inch bays accept my existing SATA drives?
Yes, the chassis provides 12 LFF bays with a SATA backplane that works with standard 3.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs.
How can I verify the PERC H730P RAID controller is healthy after installation?
During POST the controller BIOS appears, and iDRAC9 Enterprise shows controller status, firmware version, and any degraded virtual disks in its hardware inventory.
Does the unit ship with drive caddies and rails, or must I order them separately?
The server includes two 1100 W power supplies and the PERC H730P card; drive caddies and rail kit are not included and must be purchased separately.
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