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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 768GB DDR4 2× 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-VX71-Q3149

2U rack server with two 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller and two 800 GB SATA SSDs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz
  • 768 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • Quad-port network card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+

Purpose-built 2U density

The PowerEdge R740xd packs dual Xeon Silver 4116 processors and 768 GB of DDR4 into a 2U rack chassis with 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays. It targets software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider workloads that demand high core counts and massive internal capacity in minimal rack space.

Thermals, noise and power

Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies share the load, keeping each unit in its high-efficiency band while the dual-socket C620 platform draws within design limits. Enterprise-grade fan curves maintain safe inlet temperatures under typical mixed read-write traffic, and acoustic output stays within data-centre norms for a 2U form factor.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous heavy I/O the PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache sustains RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 throughput without throttling, while the dual 800 GB SATA SSDs deliver steady write endurance. Turbo clocks up to 3.0 GHz on all 24 cores remain available as long as thermal headroom persists, and iDRAC9 Enterprise provides uninterrupted remote telemetry throughout extended runs.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz
  • 768 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • Quad-port network card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+

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 Size768GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)2 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 DDR4 modules and what step is often missed?

Populate all 24 slots with the 32GB registered ECC sticks, then enable the memory training option in the BIOS so the system recognises the full 768GB capacity.

Which component will need replacement first under 24/7 operation?

The two 1100 watt platinum power supplies are hot-swap; plan to replace a unit when its health LED turns amber, typically after several years of continuous load.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained heavy compute?

The dual Xeon Silver 4116 processors hit their 3.0 GHz turbo ceiling and then throttle to 2.1 GHz base once the 2U chassis fans reach maximum RPM.

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