DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6226 768GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6226 processors at 2.7GHz, 768GB DDR4 memory and PERC H730P RAID controller, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6226 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.7GHz for demanding workloads
- 768GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large-scale virtualization and databases
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays provide high-capacity SATA storage flexibility
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license gives full remote management and monitoring control
Dense 12-bay storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs twelve 3.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack frame, making it a compact platform for capacity-heavy workloads. Dual Xeon Gold 6226 processors running at 2.7 GHz deliver twenty-four cores for parallel throughput. With 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed, the system handles large in-memory datasets without swapping. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or single-thread frequency above 3.5 GHz should look elsewhere.
Dual 1100 W supplies share load
Two redundant 1100 W power supplies operate in parallel, keeping each unit at lower utilisation and reducing fan speed under typical demand. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to twelve SATA drives with hardware parity offload, limiting CPU overhead during rebuilds. Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote power cycling and sensor monitoring without a local console. Builds that require direct liquid cooling or a single high-wattage supply cannot use this chassis.
Rack-ready with 10 GbE onboard
The server measures 36 by 24 by 10 inches and weighs 40 pounds, fitting standard four-post racks with optional rail kits. A dual-port 10 GbE 562T adapter provides high-speed fabric connectivity without consuming a PCIe slot. Twelve front-accessible bays leave internal PCIe space free for additional NICs or HBAs. Environments limited to 1 GbE switching or lacking 2U clearance cannot deploy this unit as-is.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6226 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.7GHz for demanding workloads
- 768GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large-scale virtualization and databases
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays provide high-capacity SATA storage flexibility
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license gives full remote management and monitoring control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.7GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 768GB |
| 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 2.7GHz Xeon Gold 6226 processors in the R740xd and what step is often missed?
Seat both CPUs in the two sockets, apply the retention levers evenly, then update BIOS and iDRAC9 firmware before first boot — skipping the firmware update is the common oversight.
What maintenance will the PERC H730P RAID controller and 1100W power supplies need over time?
The H730P requires periodic battery-backup module replacement and firmware patches; the dual 1100W supplies should have their fans cleaned and be checked for redundant operation during scheduled downtime.
Which limit appears first when the 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis runs sustained workloads?
Thermal headroom in the 12-drive bay area typically becomes the bottleneck before the 768GB DDR4 memory or dual 2.7GHz CPUs reach capacity.
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