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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 256GB DDR4 No Drive rack server

SKU CH-2Y41-8MPSW

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and 10 GbE networking, sold without drives

  • TypeRack
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz
  • # of Processors Installed2
  • MAX Processors2
  • Installed Memory Size256GB
  • 12 drive bays support high-capacity 3.5 inch storage
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory handles large datasets reliably
  • PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere

12-Bay 3.5" Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack-mount server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors running at 2.1GHz and 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100W power supplies are installed. The chassis supports up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives. iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is included.

Storage-Focused Buyers

This configuration suits organisations that need high local capacity for backup, archiving or software-defined storage clusters. The twelve-bay chassis and hardware RAID controller handle large spindle arrays efficiently. Buyers who require 2.5-inch drive density, all-flash performance or GPU compute capacity should evaluate alternative platforms. The integrated graphics and dual 10GbE ports cover basic management and network needs.

Twelve 3.5-Inch Drive Bays

The defining specification is the twelve 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays paired with the PERC H730P controller. This combination determines how much raw capacity and which RAID levels the server can support. Memory scales to 3TB across twenty-four DIMM slots when larger datasets demand more RAM. Confirm that your workload fits the 3.5-inch form factor and SATA interface before purchase.

Highlights

  • 12 drive bays support high-capacity 3.5 inch storage
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory handles large datasets reliably
  • PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelRack Mount
TypeRack
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.1GHz
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Hard Drive (Installed)4,00
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 can I populate later when I need more storage?

The chassis accepts up to 12 drives, so you can fill the remaining bays with SATA drives as capacity needs grow.

Which component will hit its ceiling first when the two Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs run at 2.1 GHz continuously?

The pair of 1100 W power supplies set the sustained power envelope; thermal throttling will engage before the CPUs exceed that limit.

How loud are the fans and how much heat does the 2U rack box put out during all-day operation?

Dual 1100 W supplies and the 12-drive airflow path keep exhaust temperatures moderate, and fan speed ramps only under heavy CPU or drive load.

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