DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6134 1.5TB DDR4 rack server
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 3.2 GHz Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs and 1.5 TB DDR4 memory, ready for storage-heavy workloads
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size1.5TB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs deliver 3.2GHz compute power
- 5TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large-scale virtualization
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable high-density local storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license simplifies remote server management
PowerEdge R740xd 12-bay 3.5" server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server fitted with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors at 3.2GHz and 1.5TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100W power supplies are included.
Storage-heavy workloads versus GPU or compact needs
This configuration suits buyers who need high-capacity 3.5-inch storage in a dense 2U chassis with dual-socket Xeon performance. Buyers who require GPU-accelerated compute, flash-only density or a smaller form factor should look elsewhere.
Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P
The single specification that decides fit is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays paired with the PERC H730P controller. If the workload demands that exact bay count and RAID engine, this server matches; otherwise a different chassis is required.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs deliver 3.2GHz compute power
- 5TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large-scale virtualization
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable high-density local storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license simplifies remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 1.5TB |
| 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
How do I install the 12 3.5-inch drives into the R740xd chassis and which step is often missed?
Slide each drive into a front bay until the lever clicks, then use the PERC H730P controller BIOS to create a virtual disk before the OS sees any volume.
Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?
The two 1100 W power supplies and the system fans are the only field-replaceable units rated for hot-swap service.
What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs run at 3.2 GHz continuously?
The 1100 W redundant power supply rating caps total system draw before CPU thermal throttling engages.
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