DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Gold 5120 512GB DDR4 No Drive
24-bay 2.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 and PERC H730P controller, drives not included
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- 24 x 2.5" drive bays for dense storage capacity
- Dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs with 14 cores each at 2.2 GHz
- 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory for large workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller with SAS connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management included
Server configuration and purpose
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF arrives as a 2U rack server populated with two Xeon Gold 5120 processors running at 2.2GHz. Fourteen cores per CPU and 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory give it the compute density for virtualisation clusters, database nodes or dense storage workloads. The chassis supports up to twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays behind a PERC H730P RAID controller, while dual 1100W supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the baseline platform.
Controller and connectivity impact
The PERC H730P hardware RAID controller enables SAS drive arrays with cache-backed redundancy, so storage performance scales with the drives you choose to install. A 10GbE two-port 562T adapter is fitted, providing high-throughput networking for replication or client access without adding a separate NIC. Integrated graphics handle console output only, leaving all PCIe slots free for additional storage or acceleration cards.
Fit and alternatives
This configuration suits teams that need a validated, firmware-current 24-bay chassis with ample memory and dual 14-core CPUs ready for their own drive selection. Buyers who require populated storage, GPU compute or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate other models. Organizations without rack infrastructure or with single-socket licensing constraints will also need a different form factor.
Highlights
- 24 x 2.5" drive bays for dense storage capacity
- Dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs with 14 cores each at 2.2 GHz
- 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory for large workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller with SAS connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management included
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 7.200,00 |
| 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
How often do the two 1100 W power supplies need replacement in a 24-bay chassis?
The dual 1100 W units are hot-swappable; replace only if a unit fails or its fan degrades, typically after several years of continuous operation.
Which component reaches its limit first when all 24 drive bays are active under sustained write load?
The PERC H730P controller and SAS backplane set the sustained-throughput ceiling before the dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs or 512 GB DDR4 memory saturate.
What noise and heat levels should I expect with both 1100 W supplies and 24 drives running 24/7?
Expect data-centre grade fan noise and significant heat output; the 2U chassis requires forced-air rack cooling to keep CPU and drive temperatures within spec.
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