DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF Xeon Bronze 3104 1.7GHz 256GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with a 1.7GHz Xeon Bronze 3104, 256GB DDR4 and PERC H730P RAID controller, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- 7 GHz Xeon Bronze 3104 with six cores handles core workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation density
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- 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 one Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 processor running at 1.7 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages SATA storage. This configuration suits organisations needing dense local storage capacity in a standard rack footprint.
Dual 1100 W supplies with iDRAC9 Enterprise
Two 1100 W power supplies provide redundancy for the installed components. The integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote monitoring of temperatures, fan speeds and power consumption without an operating system. The 10 GbE 562T dual-port adapter handles network traffic while the integrated graphics keeps management overhead low.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays and flexible rail mounting
The chassis accommodates up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives for large-capacity arrays. A second Xeon processor can be added later to double compute threads. Rail kits are available on request for secure rack installation. The system arrives with firmware updated and burn-in testing completed. Buyers who need drives pre-installed or a second CPU populated must request those changes before shipment.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- 7 GHz Xeon Bronze 3104 with six cores handles core workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation density
- 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 | 1.7GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2,00 |
| 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 3.5" drives into the 12-bay chassis, and which step is often missed?
Slide each drive into a bay until the carrier clicks, then verify the PERC H730P RAID controller detects every drive in the BIOS before configuring arrays.
What maintenance or replacement will the 1100W power supplies need over time?
Replace a failed 1100W unit by sliding the hot-swap module out and inserting the new one; keep firmware current via iDRAC9 to avoid compatibility issues.
What limit appears first when the Xeon Bronze 3104 runs sustained workloads?
The 1.7GHz base clock and 8.25MB cache constrain throughput before thermal limits, so add a second processor or faster Xeon for heavier compute.
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