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Silver 2U rack server with 12 front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 12x 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6142 16C 2.6GHz 768GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-0PAQ-P1THM

A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 processors at 2.6 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, and a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors deliver 32 cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible storage protection
  • 12 hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA drive bays provide high-density local storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE networking simplifies remote management and connectivity

Capacity and density

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built around twelve 3.5-inch drive trays, offering high storage density in a compact chassis. Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors provide sixteen cores each at 2.6 GHz, and 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory fills all twenty-four DIMM slots.

Storage-focused workloads vs. compute-only needs

This platform suits software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments that prioritise internal capacity and RAID flexibility. Buyers whose workloads demand GPU acceleration, additional PCIe expansion or a smaller form factor should evaluate alternative configurations.

Storage controller determines drive compatibility

The PERC H730P 2 GB controller manages SAS and SATA drives across all twelve bays with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through, so the choice of hard drives or SSDs must match this interface.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors deliver 32 cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible storage protection
  • 12 hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA drive bays provide high-density local storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE networking simplifies remote management and connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelPowerEdge R740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.60 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores16-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size768GB
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

Should I pick the 12-bay 3.5" model or a smaller chassis?

The 12-bay 3.5" chassis gives you the highest raw capacity in a 2U rack height; choose it when you need maximum drive count for software-defined storage or large RAID arrays.

What does 2.6 GHz with 16 cores per Xeon Gold 6142 mean for my workloads?

Two 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs at 2.6 GHz base (3.7 GHz turbo) deliver 32 cores and 64 threads for heavy virtualization, database or HPC tasks while staying within a 2U power envelope.

How does the PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller limit drive performance?

The H730P caps each drive at 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA and supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, so SSD write throughput is bounded by the controller link rather than the drive itself.

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