DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6246R 384GB RAM
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.4 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-capacity storage
- Dual Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz for multi-threaded performance
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-Bay Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server populated with two Xeon Gold 6246R processors running at 3.4 GHz and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It provides twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller for flexible storage configuration. The system includes dual 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management.
Suited for dense storage workloads.
This configuration suits organisations that need high local capacity in a compact rack footprint, such as backup targets, software-defined storage nodes or archival repositories. The integrated graphics and lack of installed drives make it unsuitable for workloads requiring dedicated GPU acceleration or immediate out-of-the-box storage capacity.
Verify rack depth, power
Confirm that your rack can accommodate the 36-inch depth and that your facility provides appropriate power connections for dual 1100 W supplies. Select compatible 3.5-inch SATA drives to populate the twelve bays and ensure the PERC H730P controller supports your desired RAID level. Network uplinks use a dual-port 10 GbE 562T adapter, so check switch compatibility.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-capacity storage
- Dual Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz for multi-threaded performance
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| 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
Does the 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis require a separate backplane or cable kit to run SATA drives from the PERC H730P?
The PERC H730P controller is installed and the 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis ships with the necessary backplane and cabling for SATA drives.
Can I keep my existing DDR4 ECC registered modules and add them to the 384 GB already installed?
Yes, the server uses DDR4 ECC registered memory and supports up to 3 TB, so additional compatible modules can be added to the 384 GB installed.
How do I confirm the PERC H730P sees all 12 drive bays after installing SATA drives?
During POST open the PERC H730P configuration utility (Ctrl+R) and verify that all 12 physical disks appear with correct capacity and status.
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