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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4116 128GB DDR4 No Drive rack server

SKU CH-91VQ-4AZGB

Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, PERC H730P RAID, iDRAC9 Enterprise

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size128GB
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1GHz
  • 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis provides dense local storage capacity
  • PERC H730P RAID controller enables hardware data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise license allows full remote server management

PowerEdge R740xd 12-bay storage density

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis fits twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack form factor. Dual Xeon Silver 4116 processors at 2.1 GHz deliver twenty-four total cores for parallel workloads. One hundred twenty-eight gigabytes of DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large in-memory datasets. Integrated graphics and a PERC H730P RAID controller handle video output and storage management respectively.

Upgrade from smaller 2U or tower servers

Moving from a 4-bay or 8-bay platform adds capacity without consuming extra rack units. The jump is worthwhile when current storage pools hit the controller limit or when workloads need more than sixteen cores. Ten-gigabit Ethernet via the 562T adapter removes network bottlenecks for replication traffic. Dual 1100 W supplies provide redundancy for the expanded drive count.

Verify rack depth and power infrastructure

The unit measures thirty-six inches deep so confirm cabinet clearance and cable management space. Ensure the PDU or UPS can deliver two 1100 W feeds with appropriate connectors. Check that the operating system and hypervisor support the PERC H730P driver stack. Drives and rail kits are not included and must be sourced separately.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1GHz
  • 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
  • 12-bay 3.5" chassis provides dense local storage capacity
  • PERC H730P RAID controller enables hardware data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise license allows full remote server management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.1GHz
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Hard Drive (Installed)20,00
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 many 3.5-inch drive bays does the 12LFF chassis provide?

The 12LFF chassis provides 12 bays for 3.5-inch SATA drives, and the PERC H730P controller manages them.

Which rails are required to mount the 36 x 24 x 10 inch rack server in a standard cabinet?

A Dell rail kit for the PowerEdge R740xd must be used; it is available on request and aligns with the 36-inch depth.

What memory specification is needed when expanding beyond the installed 128GB DDR4?

Additional modules must be DDR4 ECC Registered to match the installed 128GB and the platform maximum of 3TB.

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