DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8260L 768GB DDR4
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260L processors at 2.4GHz, 768GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller.
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260L processors provide 24 cores each for parallel workloads
- 768GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large in-memory datasets
- 12-bay 3.5" chassis offers high-density local storage capacity
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows remote server management out of band
Rack server with twelve 3.5-inch bays
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack-mount server designed for storage-dense workloads. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L processors run at 2.4 GHz, each providing 24 cores and 35.75 MB cache. The system ships with 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. No drives are installed, allowing custom storage configuration.
Suits dense storage and virtualisation.
This platform fits organisations that need high internal capacity in a compact rack footprint, such as virtualisation hosts, software-defined storage nodes or backup targets. The integrated graphics and lack of dedicated GPU slots make it unsuitable for workloads that require accelerator cards or graphical processing power. Buyers who need PCIe add-in cards beyond the RAID controller should verify slot availability before purchase.
Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays define capacity ceiling
The chassis supports up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives, setting the maximum raw storage limit for this configuration. The PERC H730P controller manages RAID across these bays, while the 768 GB DDR4 memory and dual 24-core CPUs provide the compute headroom to service that storage. Matching drive count and RAID level to the intended workload is the key sizing decision.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260L processors provide 24 cores each for parallel workloads
- 768GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large in-memory datasets
- 12-bay 3.5" chassis offers high-density local storage capacity
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows remote server management out of band
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.4GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 768GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 12,00 |
| 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
What drive bays must be available in my rack for the 12 LFF slots to be usable?
The chassis accepts twelve 3.5-inch drives; ensure your rack has matching front-access bays and cabling for SATA connections.
Can the PERC H730P RAID controller manage existing SATA drives from an older array?
Yes, the H730P supports SATA drives, so legacy disks can be imported and configured in new virtual disks.
How do I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise licence is active after first boot?
Open the iDRAC web interface; the dashboard will display the Enterprise licence status and allow remote console access.
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