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DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4210 128GB rack server
Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Silver 4210 processors at 2.2 GHz and 128 GB DDR4 memory with PERC H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 processors provide 10 cores each at 2.2 GHz
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding workloads
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote server management
- Dual 1100 W power supplies ensure continuous operation
Dense 12-bay 3.5" storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF is a 2U rackmount server built around twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller. Dual Xeon Silver 4210 processors deliver twenty cores at 2.2 GHz, backed by 128 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and an iDRAC9 Enterprise licence for remote management.
Suits cold-storage and archive workloads
This configuration targets teams that need high raw capacity in a compact 2U form factor for backups, media archives or software-defined storage clusters. Buyers who require all-flash performance, GPU acceleration or more than two sockets should evaluate other platforms.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays define capacity
The chassis accepts up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives, making the bay count the single specification that determines whether the system matches your storage density requirements.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 processors provide 10 cores each at 2.2 GHz
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding workloads
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote server management
- Dual 1100 W power supplies ensure continuous operation
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| 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
What drive interface does the PERC H730P RAID controller support on this R740xd?
The PERC H730P controller supports SATA drives in the 12 x 3.5" bays.
What are the chassis dimensions for rack mounting this 12-bay server?
The unit measures 36 x 24 x 10 inches and weighs 40 units, requiring a standard 2U rack space.
How are the two Xeon Silver 4210 processors and 128GB DDR4 installed, and what step is often missed?
Both CPUs and all 128GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory are pre-installed; the common oversight is not adding drives before RAID configuration.
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