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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6244 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-HTJB-0EA4N

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors at 3.6 GHz and 256 GB DDR4 memory, no drives installed

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.6 GHz
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size256GB
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs at 3.6 GHz for high compute density
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
  • 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable massive local storage capacity
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data integrity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote server management

12-bay 3.5-inch rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack-mount server system fitted with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and dual Intel Xeon Gold 6244 processors running at 3.6 GHz. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller, while storage drives are not included. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence and dual 1100 W power supplies provide redundancy.

Suits dense storage workloads, not all-flash builds

Organisations needing high local capacity in a compact rack footprint will match the twelve SATA bays and 3 TB maximum memory ceiling. Buyers who want more than twelve drive bays or a backplane limited to a different drive interface should look elsewhere. The integrated graphics and 10 GbE 562T adapter cover basic display and network needs without extra cards.

Twelve 3.5-inch bays define capacity ceiling

The single specification that decides fit is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bay count, which caps the number of SATA drives the chassis can hold. If the deployment requires a higher bay count or a different form factor, this server will not meet the requirement.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs at 3.6 GHz for high compute density
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
  • 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable massive local storage capacity
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data integrity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote server management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed3.6 GHz
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Hard Drive (Installed)16,00
Storage ControllerDell PERC H730P Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
GPU TypeIntegrated Graphics
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 - Enterprise License
Dimensions36 x 24 x 10 in
Weight40

Questions about this item

What rack depth and height does the 36 x 24 x 10 in chassis need?

The server occupies a standard 2U height and requires a rack at least 36 inches deep to accommodate the 36-inch chassis length plus cable clearance.

How are the two Xeon Gold 6244 processors and 256GB DDR4 installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs and all memory modules are factory-installed; the step people miss is confirming the iDRAC9 Enterprise licence is activated before putting the system into production.

When will the PERC H730P controller or the 1100W power supplies need replacement?

The H730P and dual 1100W units are rated for continuous operation; plan to evaluate the controller cache battery and PSU fans after five years of 24/7 service.

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