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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U 12 Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24 Core 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-4M38-43AGF

A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 24-core Xeon processors at 2.1 GHz and 256 GB DDR4 memory

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection
  • Twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays provide dense local storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network ports

Dense storage server

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors. It targets organisations that need high local capacity for software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or service-provider workloads. Redundant 750-watt power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management are included.

Suited for scale-out storage

This chassis fits buyers who want dense 3.5-inch SATA or SAS storage behind a hardware RAID controller with battery-backed cache. It is not for buyers who need more than twelve drive bays in 2U, nor for teams that require a single-socket or lower-core-count platform.

12-bay 3.5-inch limit

The single constraint that decides fit is the twelve 3.5-inch tray count paired with the PERC H730P controller. If the workload demands more bays, 2.5-inch density, or a different RAID feature set, this server cannot meet it.

Highlights

  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection
  • Twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays provide dense local storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network ports

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelPowerEdge R740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features12 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the R740xd get when the two Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs run at full load all day?

The 2U chassis uses redundant 750 W Platinum power supplies and multiple hot-swap fans; under sustained load the fans ramp up to keep both 24-core processors within thermal limits, so expect noticeable airflow noise in a quiet room.

Which drives and cabling do I need to add before the PERC H730P controller can present storage to the OS?

The server ships with twelve empty 3.5-inch SAS/SATA trays; you must supply your own SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs and the controller will manage them in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60.

Will my existing DDR4-2666 registered ECC modules work alongside the eight 32 GB sticks already installed?

Yes, the system has 24 DDR4 slots total and supports up to 3 TB; any registered ECC DDR4-2666 DIMMs that match the voltage and rank requirements can populate the remaining 16 slots.

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