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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel and drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 2×800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-HBZB-8SADZ

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and two 800GB SATA SSDs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz for high compute density
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots for large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE for remote management and connectivity

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs two Xeon Silver 4116 processors and 256GB of DDR4 ECC memory into a 2U rack chassis with 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays. It targets organisations that need high local capacity alongside dual-socket compute for software-defined storage or virtual desktop infrastructure.

12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller ceiling

The PERC H730P handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 at 12 Gb/s, but every drive shares that single controller bandwidth. SATA SSDs top out at 6 Gb/s each, so sustained throughput across all 24 bays is limited by the controller aggregate rather than individual drive speed.

256 GB memory with 3 TB headroom

Eight 32 GB DDR4 modules fill a third of the 24 slots, leaving room to scale to the 3 TB maximum when workloads grow. The two 800 GB SSDs suit boot and caching duties; heavier capacity tiers will require additional drives that the open bays can accommodate.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz for high compute density
  • 256 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots for large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE for remote management and connectivity

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 Size256GB
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

Should I choose the 256 GB DDR4 configuration or add more modules up to the 3 TB maximum?

The server ships with 256 GB across eight 32 GB DDR4 modules, leaving sixteen empty slots; you can expand later to the 3 TB limit using registered ECC DDR4.

What does the 2.1 GHz base clock with 3.0 GHz turbo mean for everyday workloads?

Each of the two 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors runs at 2.1 GHz and can boost to 3.0 GHz, giving 24 cores total for parallel tasks and higher single-thread speed when needed.

How does the PERC H730P controller and SATA interface affect the installed 800 GB SSDs?

The H730P 2 GB controller manages the two 800 GB SATA SSDs over a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA link, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes.

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