DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6244 128GB DDR4 rack server
A 12-bay 3.5" rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs at 3.6 GHz and 128 GB DDR4 memory, ready for custom storage
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.6 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs at 3.6 GHz for high compute throughput
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 12 LFF 3.5-inch drive bays give flexible storage capacity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management across the fleet
Dense storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF is a 2U rack server built around twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors running at 3.6 GHz. With 128 GB of DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller already installed, it targets workloads that need high local capacity and hardware RAID protection.
Archive and backup workloads
Teams that need large SATA spindle arrays for cold data, backup targets or media repositories will find the bay count and controller a good fit. Buyers who want more storage than twelve 3.5-inch bays provide, or who require all-flash performance, should look at something else.
Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays
The chassis supports exactly twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives, and the PERC H730P manages them through hardware RAID. That bay count is the single constraint that determines whether this server matches your capacity plan.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs at 3.6 GHz for high compute throughput
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 12 LFF 3.5-inch drive bays give flexible storage capacity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management across the fleet
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8,00 |
| 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 chassis support for sustained storage workloads?
The chassis supports up to 12 drive bays for 3.5-inch drives, allowing dense local storage capacity.
What is the combined power draw of the two installed 1100W power supplies under continuous operation?
Two 1100W power supplies provide redundant power delivery for the dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors and memory configuration.
Which DDR4 memory generation must I already have to expand the installed 128GB capacity?
Only DDR4 ECC Registered modules are compatible; other DDR generations will not fit or function in this server.
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