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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 512GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, 10 GbE networking.
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- 12 LFF bays support high-capacity 3.5" storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz provide multi-threaded performance
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory handles large datasets
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF dual Xeon server
This 2U rackmount system ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors running at 2.1GHz and 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis provides twelve 3.5-inch drive bays served by a Dell PERC H730P RAID controller with SATA interface. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise, and dual 1100W power supplies are installed.
Suits virtualization hosts
The twelve-bay layout and large memory capacity make this platform a fit for hypervisor clusters, backup targets or database nodes that need local capacity. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, a smaller 1U form factor or a different drive interface should look at a different platform.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays define the storage ceiling
With no drives included, the usable capacity depends entirely on the SATA disks you populate across the twelve slots. The PERC H730P controller manages the arrays, so the bay count is the single specification that decides whether this chassis meets your storage target.
Highlights
- 12 LFF bays support high-capacity 3.5" storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz provide multi-threaded performance
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory handles large datasets
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
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 | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 96,00 |
| 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 can I confirm the two Xeon Silver 4208 processors are recognised and running at 2.1GHz after installation?
Enter the BIOS or iDRAC9 interface on first boot; both CPUs will appear with 8 cores each and a base frequency of 2.1GHz, and the system health log will show no processor errors.
What components are included and which storage items must be purchased separately?
The server ships with 2x Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, 10Gb dual-port 562T network adapter, 2x 1100W power supplies and 12 empty 3.5" drive bays; hard drives are not included and must be bought separately.
Which memory configuration should I choose if I need to expand beyond the installed 512GB?
The platform supports up to 3TB using DDR4 ECC registered modules; add matching DIMMs in sets per processor to keep memory channels balanced and reach the maximum capacity.
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