DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4215R 32GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4215R 3.2 GHz processors, 32GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, 10GbE networking and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.2 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- 12 x 3.5-inch drive bays support high-capacity storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4215R CPUs at 3.2 GHz deliver 16 cores total
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-bay server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays. It ships with two Xeon Silver 4215R processors running at 3.2 GHz and 32 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages storage. This configuration suits organisations that need dense local storage in a standard rack footprint.
Check power, networking and rail requirements
The unit includes two 1100 W power supplies and a 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter. Verify that your rack can supply the needed power connections and that 10 GbE cabling matches your switch ports. A rail kit is available on request but not included by default. Confirm rack depth against the 36-inch chassis length before ordering.
Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use
Dual 1100 W supplies provide redundancy and share load during typical operation. The 2U chassis uses multiple system fans that ramp speed based on inlet temperature and CPU utilisation. Under normal workloads fan noise is moderate for a rack environment. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote thermal monitoring and power capping without host OS involvement.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5-inch drive bays support high-capacity storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4215R CPUs at 3.2 GHz deliver 16 cores total
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| 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
Does the server ship with drives or do I need to buy the 12 LFF bays separately?
The chassis includes 12 empty 3.5" bays and a PERC H730P controller; drives are not installed and must be purchased separately.
Should I choose the 32 GB DDR4 ECC configuration or add more modules up to the 3 TB limit?
The system arrives with 32 GB DDR4 ECC Registered in two 16 GB modules and supports expansion to 3 TB across the remaining slots.
What does the 3.2 GHz Xeon Silver 4215R speed mean for multi-threaded workloads in this 2-socket box?
Two 8-core Silver 4215R CPUs at 3.2 GHz deliver 16 cores and 32 threads for parallel tasks such as virtualization or database serving.
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