DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6140 64GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with two Xeon Gold 6140 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6140 CPUs deliver 36 cores for heavy workloads
- 64GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity at scale
- 12 LFF bays support high-capacity 3.5-inch storage arrays
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware-accelerated array management
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management out of band
PowerEdge R740xd 12-bay storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6140 processors at 2.3 GHz, 18 cores each, and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies are installed. The system includes an integrated graphics adapter and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management.
Upgrade from smaller 2U platforms
Moving to this 12-bay configuration makes sense when workloads demand more local capacity than an 8-bay chassis can provide and when dual 18-core CPUs are needed for parallel throughput. The jump is worth it for databases, virtualisation clusters or backup targets that saturate both CPU sockets and the RAID controller. Buyers who need fewer than twelve bays or a single processor will find the extra chassis depth and power draw unnecessary.
Rack-mount installation with slide rails
The unit measures 36 by 24 by 10 inches and weighs 40 pounds, so two people or a lift are recommended for rack placement. Slide rails are available on request and simplify alignment. Common issues include forgetting to populate all required memory channels for optimal bandwidth and neglecting to configure the PERC H730P virtual disks before installing the operating system.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6140 CPUs deliver 36 cores for heavy workloads
- 64GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity at scale
- 12 LFF bays support high-capacity 3.5-inch storage arrays
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware-accelerated array management
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management out of band
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 | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 24,00 |
| 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 many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R740xd 12LFF chassis provide for storage expansion?
The chassis supports up to 12 bays for 3.5-inch SATA drives, all managed by the PERC H730P RAID controller.
What rail kit is required to mount this 36-inch deep server in a standard rack, and is it included?
A compatible rail kit is available on request; the unit ships without rails, so you must order the correct Dell sliding rails for your rack depth.
Which memory specification must replacement modules match to work with the installed 64 GB configuration?
Modules must be DDR4 ECC Registered to match the existing memory type and the platform's registered DIMM requirement.
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