DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 768GB DDR4
24-bay rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz, 768GB DDR4 memory and PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors run at 2.1GHz for multi-threaded performance
- 768GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 24 SFF drive bays accept 2.5in SATA drives for dense storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages arrays with 2GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and monitoring
Dense 24-bay compute platform
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack chassis. Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors run at 2.1 GHz, and 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies are fitted as standard.
Suits storage-heavy workloads
This configuration targets buyers who need maximum drive density for software-defined storage, backup targets or hyper-converged infrastructure. It is not for buyers who want more storage bays than 24, nor for teams that require GPU acceleration or 10 GbE networking beyond the included 562T adapter.
24-bay 2.5-inch chassis decides fit
The 24 SFF bay count is the single constraint that determines whether this server fits the intended deployment; workloads needing fewer or larger bays should evaluate a different chassis.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors run at 2.1GHz for multi-threaded performance
- 768GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- 24 SFF drive bays accept 2.5in SATA drives for dense storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages arrays with 2GB cache
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and monitoring
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 | 768GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2.880,00 |
| 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
Does the SATA interface on the PERC H730P controller cap drive throughput at 6 Gbps?
The PERC H730P controller uses a SATA interface, which limits each drive to a 6 Gbps link speed.
What rack depth is required for the 36-inch chassis?
The chassis measures 36 inches deep, so a standard 42-inch deep rack provides enough clearance for cables and airflow.
How are the rails attached, and which step is often missed?
The rail kit mounts to the rack first, then the server slides in; the step often missed is locking the server to the rails with the supplied screws.
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