DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6244 256GB DDR4 No Drive
A 24-bay 2U rack server with dual 3.6 GHz Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.6 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 24 drive bays support dense 2.5" storage configurations
- Dual Xeon Gold 6244 at 3.6 GHz provide high-frequency compute
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory handles memory-intensive applications
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages SAS arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF is a 2U rack-mount server system built for high-density storage. It arrives with two Intel Xeon Gold 6244 processors running at 3.6 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis supports up to 24 small-form-factor drive bays.
Suits dense storage workloads; not for GPU compute
This configuration suits organisations that need maximum local capacity in a compact rack footprint, such as software-defined storage clusters or backup targets. The integrated graphics and lack of PCIe accelerator support mean it will not serve workloads requiring dedicated GPU resources or heavy visualisation.
24-bay 2.5-inch chassis defines capacity ceiling
The single specification that decides fit is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis, which sets the physical limit for installed SAS drives. Buyers who need more than 24 drive slots or who require 3.5-inch form-factor support must choose a different platform.
Highlights
- 24 drive bays support dense 2.5" storage configurations
- Dual Xeon Gold 6244 at 3.6 GHz provide high-frequency compute
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory handles memory-intensive applications
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages SAS arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| 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 drive trays or backplane do I need to populate the 24 SFF bays?
The chassis accepts 24 drives in 2.5 inch SAS bays; trays must match the R740xd 24SFF backplane.
Can the PERC H730P controller manage existing SAS drives I already own?
Yes, the PERC H730P RAID controller supports SAS drives connected to the 24-bay backplane.
How do I confirm the iDRAC9 Enterprise license is active after first boot?
Open the iDRAC web interface; the license status page will show Enterprise features enabled.
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