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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 24 bay 2.5" 2×Xeon Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20-core 64GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-EBCZ-MC8DE

2U rack server with 24 × 2.5″ drive bays, dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.4 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 and H730P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.40 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD None

  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 total cores for heavy workloads
  • 24 front 2.5" drive bays give massive local storage capacity in 2U
  • H730P hardware RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data and accelerates I/O
  • 64 GB DDR4 installed across 24 slots with room to grow to 3 TB
  • Dual 1100 W hot-swap power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise keep the server running and manageable

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server fitted with 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors running at 2.40 GHz with 20 cores each, 64 GB of DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P controller. It ships with redundant 1100 W power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise, rack rails and a front bezel for immediate rack deployment.

Suited to storage-heavy workloads

This configuration targets software-defined storage, virtualisation clusters and backup repositories that benefit from high drive-count density in a 2U form factor. Buyers who require a tower chassis, single-socket economics or fewer than 24 drive bays should consider other platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch drive capacity

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel, which sets the maximum number of SATA or SAS drives the chassis can accept without expansion shelves. Match this bay count to your storage layout before ordering.

Highlights

  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 total cores for heavy workloads
  • 24 front 2.5" drive bays give massive local storage capacity in 2U
  • H730P hardware RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data and accelerates I/O
  • 64 GB DDR4 installed across 24 slots with room to grow to 3 TB
  • Dual 1100 W hot-swap power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise keep the server running and manageable

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.40 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores20-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
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

What rack depth and rail type does the 2U R740xd need for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit that ships with rails and a front bezel for a standard four-post rack; verify your rack depth matches the rail extension range before installing.

How are the two Xeon Gold 6148 processors and the H730P controller installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets and the H730P is seated in its dedicated slot; the step often missed is connecting the controller’s backup power module cable before closing the chassis.

Which components will need replacement first in the PowerEdge R740xd?

The two hot-swap 1100 W power supplies and the system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; DDR4 memory modules and 2.5" SATA/SAS drives can also be swapped without downtime.

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