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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-four 2.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 128GB DDR4 24× 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-7P68-4HH82

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 128GB DDR4 and 24× 800GB SSDs on a PERC H730P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 16-core CPUs deliver 3.7GHz turbo performance
  • 128GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory supports 3TB maximum capacity
  • 24× 800GB SATA SSDs provide high-density storage in 2U
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking for remote management

Storage-dense 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors run at 2.6 GHz with 16 cores each, supported by 128 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots. Twenty-four 800 GB SATA SSDs connect through a PERC H730P controller with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Ideal for virtualisation

This configuration suits organisations deploying virtual desktop infrastructure, software-defined storage clusters or dense database nodes. The quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for flexible fabric design. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets, GPU compute or drive interfaces beyond SATA and SAS should evaluate other platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch front storage capacity

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front chassis that holds all 24 SSDs inside 2U of rack space. This density lets you reach high raw capacity without expanding to a larger enclosure. If your workload requires more drive bays than 24 or a different form factor, this server will not fit the requirement.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 16-core CPUs deliver 3.7GHz turbo performance
  • 128GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory supports 3TB maximum capacity
  • 24× 800GB SATA SSDs provide high-density storage in 2U
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking for remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
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 Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)24 x 800GB SATA SSD
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
Features24 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 24 800GB SATA SSDs into the 2.5-inch drive bays, and what step is often missed?

Slide each SSD into the hot-swap carrier until the latch clicks; the step often missed is seating the carrier fully so the backplane connector engages and the green LED confirms link.

Which components will need replacement first under continuous operation?

The H730P controller battery and the two 1100W power supplies are the first field-replaceable units that degrade with sustained 24/7 load.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs run at 3.7GHz turbo for extended periods?

The 1100W platinum PSU pair reaches its combined output ceiling before the chassis cooling hits its design limit.

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