DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2× Xeon Gold 5218R 384GB DDR4 rack server
A 2U rack server holding 24 SFF drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 5218R CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, and a PERC H730P RAID controller with 10 GbE networking
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- 20 cores per Xeon Gold 5218R at 2.1 GHz deliver high throughput
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 24 × 2.5-inch bays plus PERC H730P controller enable flexible SAS storage
- Dual 1100 W supplies with iDRAC9 Enterprise give resilient remote management
- 10 GbE 562T two-port adapter provides fast network connectivity
24-bay 2.5" rack server for dense storage workloads
This Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis fits twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays in a 2U form factor. Two Xeon Gold 5218R processors run at 2.1 GHz with twenty cores each and 27.5 MB cache. The system ships with 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. No drives are installed, allowing the buyer to populate SAS storage as required.
Suits storage-heavy clusters
The configuration targets deployments that need high drive density and dual-processor compute in a single rack unit. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or more than two CPU sockets should evaluate other platforms. The integrated graphics and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management cover basic console and out-of-band administration without extra hardware.
PERC H730P controller dictates drive compatibility
The installed RAID controller manages SAS drives and determines which RAID levels and drive counts are supported. Memory can scale to 3 TB across the available DIMM slots using DDR4 modules only. Two 1100 W power supplies provide redundancy for the fully populated chassis.
Highlights
- 20 cores per Xeon Gold 5218R at 2.1 GHz deliver high throughput
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 24 × 2.5-inch bays plus PERC H730P controller enable flexible SAS storage
- Dual 1100 W supplies with iDRAC9 Enterprise give resilient remote management
- 10 GbE 562T two-port adapter provides fast network connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 28,80 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
What rack depth is required for the 36-inch deep chassis?
The server measures 36 inches deep, so a rack with at least 36 inches of usable depth is needed for the 24SFF chassis.
How are the two Xeon Gold 5218R processors and 384GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?
Both CPUs are pre-installed in the dual sockets; the 384GB DDR4 ECC registered modules fill the DIMM slots — verify each module clicks fully into its slot to avoid boot errors.
When will the PERC H730P RAID controller battery need replacement?
The PERC H730P uses a cache backup battery that typically requires replacement every 3 to 5 years to maintain write-back cache protection.
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