DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4214R 256GB DDR4
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 2.4 GHz Xeon Silver 4214R processors, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 24 cores at 2.4 GHz handle heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable massive storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- Dual 1100W supplies deliver redundant power
Dense storage server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds up to 12 large-form-factor drives in a 2U rack frame. Two Xeon Silver 4214R processors deliver 24 cores at 2.4 GHz, while 256 GB of DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation and database workloads. A PERC H730P controller manages RAID arrays for local storage tiers.
Dual 1100 W supplies
Redundant power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides out-of-band monitoring so administrators can track temperatures and fan speeds remotely. Integrated graphics handle console output without a discrete card.
Sustained multi-threaded work
All 24 cores maintain 2.4 GHz under continuous compute tasks such as rendering or analytics. The 10 GbE dual-port adapter moves large datasets without saturating the link. Twelve 3.5-inch bays allow capacity to scale as retention policies grow.
Highlights
- 24 cores at 2.4 GHz handle heavy workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable massive storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- Dual 1100W supplies deliver redundant power
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6,00 |
| 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 do I install the 2.4 GHz Xeon Silver 4214R processors into the server?
Open the chassis, align each processor with its socket keys, close the load plate, and secure the four captive screws in a diagonal sequence; the step often missed is fully seating the heat-sink retention clips before powering on.
What maintenance will the PERC H730P RAID controller and its battery-backed cache need later?
Monitor the cache battery status via iDRAC9 and plan to replace the battery module when the controller reports a degraded or failed state, typically after several years of continuous operation.
What thermal or power limit appears first when all twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and both CPUs run sustained workloads?
The dual 1100 W power supplies set the ceiling; if combined CPU and drive draw exceeds the redundant capacity, the system will throttle performance or shut down to protect hardware.
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