DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF Xeon Bronze 3106 1.7GHz 64GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with one Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7GHz, 64GB DDR4, PERC H730P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise, supplied without drives
- 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
- 8-core Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7 GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
- Dual 1100 W power supplies for redundant operation
12-Bay 3.5" Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack-mount server built around a 12-bay chassis that accepts 3.5-inch SATA drives. It ships with one Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 processor running at 1.7 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies are installed, and remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Suits Storage-Heavy Workloads; Not for GPU Compute
This configuration fits buyers who need dense local storage in a compact rack footprint, such as backup targets, software-defined storage nodes or archival repositories. The single-socket layout and integrated graphics mean it cannot serve workloads that require a second CPU or discrete GPU acceleration. Buyers who need more than 64 GB of memory out of the box should note the 3 TB ceiling and plan upgrades accordingly.
12 x 3.5-Inch Drive Bays Define Capacity
The chassis provides twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, and no drives are included in this listing. That bay count is the single specification that determines whether the server can meet your raw storage target; each bay accepts a SATA HDD or SSD connected to the PERC H730P controller. Verify the number of drives your design requires before ordering.
Highlights
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- 8-core Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7 GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
- Dual 1100 W power supplies for redundant operation
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
Should I start with one Xeon Bronze 3106 or add a second processor?
The system ships with one 1.7 GHz Xeon Bronze 3106 and supports a second identical CPU when workload demands grow
What does the 64 GB DDR4 mean for actual database or virtualisation workloads?
64 GB of registered ECC DDR4 provides a solid baseline for moderate VM density or mid-size databases, with headroom to expand up to 3 TB if needed
How does the PERC H730P with SATA drives limit real-world throughput?
The H730P manages the twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays, so sustained throughput is bounded by the SATA interface rather than the controller itself
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