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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 H730P 12× 3.5" trays

SKU CH-3VWA-EX2AR

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller, twelve 3.5" drive trays and quad-port 1 GbE plus 10 GbE SFP+ networking

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 12 x 6TB 7.2K SATA

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base speed
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads across 24 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection
  • Twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap trays provide high-capacity SAS or SATA storage density
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE networking simplify remote management

Dual-socket Xeon Gold 5118 server

This 2U rack system ships with two 12-core Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive trays. Quad-port networking provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links, while iDRAC9 Enterprise handles remote management. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and sliding rails are included.

Replaces single-socket storage nodes

Moving from a single-processor platform doubles the core count to 24 threads and raises the memory ceiling to 3 TB across 24 slots. The jump is worthwhile when virtual desktop infrastructure or software-defined storage workloads saturate CPU or memory capacity on a smaller box. Twelve hot-swap trays remove the drive-count bottleneck that limits many 2U servers to eight bays.

Sustained load with redundant power

Platinum-efficiency supplies share the load so neither unit operates near its thermal limit during continuous operation. The H730P battery-backed cache absorbs write bursts without forcing synchronous commits to spinning media. Dual Xeon turbo up to 3.2 GHz under multi-threaded pressure while the Matrox G200 handles console output without diverting compute resources. Hot-swap trays and fans keep the chassis serviceable without downtime.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base speed
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads across 24 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection
  • Twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap trays provide high-capacity SAS or SATA storage density
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE networking simplify remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
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
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo

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Questions about this item

What rack depth do the included ready rails support?

The ready rails included with this 2U server are designed for standard four-post racks; verify your cabinet depth matches Dell's rail specification before mounting.

How are the two Xeon Gold 5118 processors installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the step often missed is confirming the 256GB DDR4 memory is evenly distributed across all 24 slots for optimal performance.

Which components will need replacement first in a typical deployment?

The 750W redundant power supplies and the PERC H730P controller battery are the primary maintenance items; plan to swap the battery when iDRAC9 reports degraded cache protection.

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