DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF Xeon Bronze 3104 1.7GHz 64GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with one Xeon Bronze 3104 at 1.7GHz, 64GB DDR4 ECC, PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100W supplies
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- 7 GHz 6-core Xeon Bronze 3104 for balanced compute
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data
- Dual 1100 W supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise enable resilient management
Built for dense storage
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds up to twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack form factor. A single Xeon Bronze 3104 processor running at 1.7 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory are installed. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages the SATA backplane, and iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management. Two 1100 W power supplies are fitted.
Suits storage-heavy workloads
This configuration fits buyers who need maximum 3.5-inch bay count in a standard rack depth. It is not for users who require a second CPU from day one, more than 64 GB of memory out of the box, or any drives pre-installed. Builders needing smaller 2.5-inch bays or a shorter chassis should look elsewhere.
Twelve 3.5-inch bays decide fit
The 12-bay 3.5-inch backplane is the single spec that determines whether this server matches the storage density plan. If the design calls for fewer large drives or a different form factor, another chassis is required.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- 7 GHz 6-core Xeon Bronze 3104 for balanced compute
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data
- Dual 1100 W supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise enable resilient 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 | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 16,00 |
| 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 drives in the 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis and what step is often missed?
Slide each drive into a bay until the latch clicks, then configure the PERC H730P RAID controller in the BIOS before the OS sees any volume.
What maintenance will the dual 1100W power supplies need over time?
Check fan airflow paths every few months and replace a unit only if the iDRAC9 console reports a fault or amber LED.
Which limit appears first when the Xeon Bronze 3104 runs at 1.7GHz under sustained load?
The six-core processor hits its thermal ceiling before the 64GB DDR4 or the 10GbE 562T adapter become bottlenecks.
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