DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 32GB DDR4
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs at 2.1GHz, 32GB DDR4, and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors deliver 16 cores for demanding workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
- Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays enable high-capacity SATA storage arrays
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID with 2 GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows full remote management and monitoring
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-Bay Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server populated with two Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors running at 2.1GHz and 32GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It provides twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller for internal storage arrays. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise license.
Suits storage-dense workloads; not for GPU compute
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. Buyers who require hardware-accelerated graphics or compute offload cannot use this chassis because it only offers integrated graphics. Teams needing more than two processor sockets or memory beyond 3TB should evaluate larger platforms.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays decide the fit
The defining specification is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays backed by the PERC H730P controller, which sets the maximum raw capacity and RAID flexibility for the deployment. If the project demands fewer bays, 2.5-inch form factors, or a different controller feature set, this model will not match the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors deliver 16 cores for demanding workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation and database tasks
- Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays enable high-capacity SATA storage arrays
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID with 2 GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows full remote management and monitoring
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8,00 |
| 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
How much power do the dual 1100W supplies draw when the 2x Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs run at full load all day?
The system ships with two 1100W power supplies; actual draw depends on the drives and workload you install, so plan your PDU capacity accordingly.
Which drive caddies and SATA cables are needed to populate the 12 3.5-inch bays?
The 12LFF chassis accepts standard Dell 3.5-inch caddies; drives connect to the PERC H730P via SATA backplane, so you only need compatible caddies.
Will the PERC H730P RAID controller recognise older SATA drives I already own?
The H730P supports SATA drives through the backplane; legacy SATA disks will be detected, though RAID features depend on drive firmware and health.
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