DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 5218 32GB DDR4
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors at 2.3 GHz, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs deliver 32 cores for heavy workloads
- 12 large-form-factor bays support high-capacity SATA storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory provides error-correcting reliability
Dense storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs twelve 3.5-inch bays into a 2U rack frame, giving capacity-hungry workloads a single-chassis home. Two Xeon Gold 5218 processors at 2.3 GHz deliver thirty-two cores for parallel jobs such as backup targets or software-defined storage nodes. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 ECC registered memory ships installed, with headroom to grow toward the three-terabyte maximum. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages the drive array behind the front panel.
Front-access drive carrier and dual power
Twelve hot-swap carriers slide out from the front, so failed disks can be replaced without pulling the server from the rack. A pair of 1100 W supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. Remote management runs through iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence, allowing firmware updates, power cycling and console redirection from anywhere. A 10 GbE two-port 562T adapter provides high-throughput network connectivity for replication traffic.
Twelve-bay limit defines the fit
The twelve-drive ceiling makes this chassis the right choice when raw capacity matters more than all-flash density. Buyers who need more than twelve spindles must look at a JBOD expansion or a different platform. The integrated GPU handles basic video output only, so GPU-accelerated workloads are not supported. No drives are included, letting the buyer populate the bays with the exact SATA media the workload demands.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs deliver 32 cores for heavy workloads
- 12 large-form-factor bays support high-capacity SATA storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory provides error-correcting reliability
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 | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6,00 |
| 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 PERC H730P RAID controller limit drive speed to the SATA interface?
The PERC H730P controller connects through the SATA interface, so attached drives operate at SATA speeds regardless of controller capability.
How much clearance does the 36-by-24-by-10-inch chassis need for front drive-bay access?
The chassis requires enough front clearance to fully extend the 12 drive trays for 3.5-inch drive installation and removal.
What is the correct order for seating the two Xeon Gold 5218 processors and the 32 GB DDR4 memory?
Install both processors first, then populate memory slots according to the motherboard population guide to avoid a no-post condition.
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