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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6244 384GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server

SKU CH-W2G3-F555C

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors at 3.6 GHz and 384 GB DDR4 memory, ready for custom storage

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.6 GHz
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size384GB
  • 12 drive bays for high-density storage
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6244 at 3.6 GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for large datasets
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence for full remote management

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-Bay Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors running at 3.6 GHz. The system includes 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets organisations that need high local capacity in a compact rack footprint.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Dual 1100 W power supplies feed both CPUs and the full drive complement without throttling during extended write-heavy jobs. The integrated 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter maintains throughput for replication or backup streams over long periods. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides continuous remote monitoring and firmware-level telemetry. BIOS and firmware are updated to the latest stable release before shipment.

Deciding Specification

The twelve 3.5-inch bays set the maximum raw capacity this chassis can hold. Buyers who need more drive slots must choose a different platform. The installed 384 GB DDR4 fills a portion of the 3 TB maximum, leaving room for future expansion. No drives are included, so storage media must be sourced separately.

Highlights

  • 12 drive bays for high-density storage
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6244 at 3.6 GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for large datasets
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence for full remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed3.6 GHz
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size384GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Hard Drive (Installed)48,00
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

How loud and hot does the 2x 1100W power supply get when the R740xd runs 24/7?

The dual 1100W supplies share the load, so each unit runs at lower utilisation and the system fans can spin more quietly than a single-supply design.

Which drive trays and caddies must I already have to populate the 12 x 3.5" bays?

The chassis accepts standard Dell 3.5" hot-plug caddies; any existing PowerEdge 3.5" trays will slide straight in.

Will my older SATA drives work with the PERC H730P controller in this server?

Yes, the H730P supports SATA drives natively, so legacy disks can be added without an adapter.

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