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Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 256GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
A 2U rack server with twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 24 small-form-factor bays fit dense storage builds
- 2 Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz handle heavy workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages SAS arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote control
24-SFF chassis with dual Platinum 8160 CPUs
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. The chassis provides 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays and includes dual 1100 W power supplies. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Suited for dense storage workloads.
This configuration fits environments that need high drive-count density and dual-socket processing in a compact rack footprint, such as software-defined storage clusters or backup targets. Buyers who require dedicated GPU acceleration or a smaller number of larger 3.5-inch bays should evaluate alternative platforms. The integrated graphics controller supports basic console output only.
24 front 2.5-inch bays define storage capacity
The single specification that determines whether this server matches a deployment is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front chassis. It sets the maximum number of SAS drives the system can hold directly and drives the overall storage scale. All other capabilities scale around this bay count.
Highlights
- 24 small-form-factor bays fit dense storage builds
- 2 Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz handle heavy workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages SAS arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 3.600,00 |
| 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
Does the server ship with any 2.5-inch drives or do I need to purchase SAS drives separately?
No drives are installed; the 24-bay chassis accepts 2.5-inch SAS drives that must be sourced separately.
Should I select the 256GB DDR4 configuration or plan for the 3TB maximum capacity?
The system arrives with 256GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory installed and supports expansion up to 3TB across the available DIMM slots.
What does the 2.1GHz Xeon Platinum 8160 specification mean for actual workload performance?
Each of the two processors runs at 2.1GHz with 33MB cache, delivering 24 cores per socket for parallel compute tasks.
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