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Silver 2U rack server front with 24 drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Silver 4116 2.1 GHz 12-core 128 GB DDR4 24× 600 GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-XTJZ-WV0WS

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and 24× 600 GB 10K SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 128GB

HDD 24 x 600GB 10K SAS

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz for high multi-threaded throughput
  • 128 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC registered memory with 24 slots for expansion
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 24 × 600 GB 10K SAS drives in 2.5" bays for dense capacity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies plus iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management

Purpose-built 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server designed for storage-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores each. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 8 modules and a PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache. Twenty-four 600 GB 10K SAS drives fill every 2.5-inch bay, delivering high-capacity rotational storage in a compact chassis.

Ideal for dense capacity, not all-flash speed

This configuration suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or backup targets where raw SAS capacity matters. The 24-bay layout maximises drive count in 2U, and dual 1100 W platinum supplies provide redundant power. Buyers who need all-flash performance, GPU acceleration or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms. The installed drives are 10K SAS HDDs, not solid-state media.

24-bay 2.5-inch SAS chassis decides fit

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel wired to a 12 Gb/s SAS controller. It determines how many drives you can install, which drive form factor fits and what RAID levels the H730P supports. If your rack space, cabling or drive-type requirements do not match this 2U, 24-bay SAS layout, the server will not integrate into your environment.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz for high multi-threaded throughput
  • 128 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC registered memory with 24 slots for expansion
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 24 × 600 GB 10K SAS drives in 2.5" bays for dense capacity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies plus iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-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 InterfaceSAS
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
Features24 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" 600 GB 10K SAS drives work in my older server that only takes 3.5" SATA disks?

No — the 24 installed drives are 2.5-inch SAS units and need a 2.5-inch SAS backplane and a SAS-capable controller such as the H730P.

How can I confirm the PERC H730P RAID controller is healthy after installation?

Check the controller BIOS on boot, verify the 2 GB cache battery shows "Optimal" in iDRAC9 Enterprise, and ensure all 24 drives appear in the Virtual Disk Management view.

Does the box include SFP+ modules for the 10 GbE ports on the X520/I350 card?

The server ships with 2× Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs, 128 GB DDR4, H730P controller, 24× 600 GB SAS drives, X520/I350 quad-port card, iDRAC9 Enterprise, 2× 1100 W PSUs, bezel and rails; SFP+ transceivers are not included.

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