DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4210 64GB DDR4 No Drive
12-bay 3.5" rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 ECC, PERC H730P RAID and 10GbE networking, drives not included
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-capacity storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs at 2.2 GHz
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory installed
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management included
Dense compute chassis
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF fits two Xeon Silver 4210 processors and 64GB DDR4 ECC memory into a 12-bay 3.5-inch rack enclosure. It targets workloads that need local capacity and dual-socket throughput rather than GPU acceleration. Integrated graphics and a PERC H730P controller handle boot and storage duties without extra cards.
Verify rack depth and power feeds
The unit measures 36 x 24 x 10 inches and weighs 40 pounds, so confirm cabinet clearance and rail compatibility before ordering. Two 1100W supplies require matching PDU circuits and the 10GbE 562T adapter needs SFP+ cabling. No drives are installed; plan SATA media and RAID layout with the controller firmware updated.
Steady dual-socket throughput
Under sustained load both 10-core CPUs maintain 2.2GHz across all cores while the H730P manages continuous write streams to twelve SATA spindles. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote sensor telemetry so fan curves and power draw stay predictable during multi-hour jobs. The 64GB DDR4 pool supports large working sets without paging to mechanical disks.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-capacity storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs at 2.2 GHz
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory installed
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management included
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 | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 18,00 |
| 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 comes with the server and what do I need to add myself?
The system ships with two Xeon Silver 4210 processors at 2.2GHz, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller, a 10GbE 562T dual-port adapter, and two 1100W power supplies. No 3.5" drives or rail kit are included; both must be purchased separately.
Which drive capacity should I select for the 12-bay chassis?
The R740xd 12LFF chassis accepts up to twelve 3.5" SATA drives. Choose capacities that match your storage target — typical options range from 4TB to 18TB per bay — and populate all bays for maximum raw capacity or leave spares for hot-spares and future expansion.
What does the 64GB DDR4 figure mean for actual workloads?
64GB DDR4 provides a starting footprint for virtualization, databases, or file services. The platform supports up to 3TB total, so memory can be scaled later by adding registered ECC DIMMs to the open slots as application demands grow.
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