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DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 384GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5" rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs, 384GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- 12 large-form-factor drive bays for high-density storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for large datasets
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 10GbE 562T network adapter
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for lights-out administration
12-Bay Rack Server for Dense Storage
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack form factor. Two Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors run at 2.1GHz with eight cores each. The system ships with 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. No drives are installed, allowing the buyer to populate bays with SATA media.
Suits Archive Workloads, Not High-Frequency Compute
This platform targets organisations building capacity-oriented storage clusters, backup targets or software-defined storage nodes where drive count outweighs single-thread speed. The Silver 4208 base frequency and integrated graphics limit suitability for latency-sensitive databases, real-time analytics or GPU-accelerated workloads. Buyers needing higher core clocks, discrete GPU support or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate other platforms.
384GB DDR4 Installed, Expandable to 3TB
The memory subsystem is the primary scaling lever: 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered RAM is fitted across the available slots, with the architecture supporting up to 3TB total when fully populated. Confirm that the target application fits within this ceiling before committing, as the installed capacity cannot be reduced and additional modules must match the DDR4 ECC registered specification.
Highlights
- 12 large-form-factor drive bays for high-density storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for large datasets
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 10GbE 562T network adapter
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for lights-out administration
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 | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 48,00 |
| 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 many 3.5" drive bays can I add to the R740xd later?
The chassis supports up to 12 bays for 3.5" SATA drives, so you can populate any empty slots as storage needs grow.
Which component hits its ceiling first when the dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs run at full load continuously?
The two 1100 W power supplies set the sustained power envelope; thermal throttling will engage before the CPUs exceed their rated 2.1 GHz under heavy multi-threaded workloads.
How loud and hot does the 12-bay R740xd get with both 1100 W supplies running 24/7?
Dual 1100 W supplies and 12 drive bays mean high airflow; expect noticeable fan noise and significant exhaust heat in a typical rack environment.
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