DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Gold 5218 384GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
A 24-bay 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs at 2.3 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller, drives not included
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.3GHz
- 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- 24 SFF drive bays accept 2.5" SATA storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages arrays with 2GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF compute density
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd fits twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack chassis. Dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors deliver thirty-two cores at 2.3GHz with 22MB cache each. The platform ships with 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. It is aimed at organisations building dense storage or virtualisation clusters.
Sustained load behaviour with dual Xeon 5218
Two 1100W power supplies feed the processors and the twenty-four-bay backplane under continuous duty. The PERC H730P controller manages RAID across all attached SATA drives without throttling during extended rebuilds. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote monitoring of thermals and power draw throughout long-running workloads. Firmware is updated to the latest stable release before shipment.
Pre-order checklist for rack integration
Verify that your rack depth accommodates the 36-inch chassis length and that 2U of vertical space is free. Confirm the facility can supply two 1100W circuits for redundant power. Ensure the 10GbE 562T adapter matches your switch port type and cabling plan. Remember that no drives are included; order compatible 2.5-inch SATA media separately.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.3GHz
- 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- 24 SFF drive bays accept 2.5" SATA storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages arrays with 2GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 3,84 |
| 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 loud and hot does the R740xd get when the dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs run at 2.3GHz all day?
The chassis uses high-speed fans that ramp with CPU load; expect noticeable airflow noise in a quiet room and plan for adequate rack cooling to handle the thermal output of two 16-core processors.
What drives and caddies must I already have to populate the 24 SFF bays?
The 24 bays accept 2.5-inch SATA drives; you must supply your own drives and Dell-compatible caddies because none are included with the server.
Will my existing PERC H730P RAID configuration import cleanly into this R740xd?
The installed PERC H730P controller recognises foreign configurations on SATA drives, so arrays created on the same controller generation can be imported after the drives are seated.
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