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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 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 512GB DDR4 24x 300GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-55Q0-0BWGH

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, 24-bay SAS storage and redundant 1100W power supplies

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

Installed Memory Size 512GB

HDD 24 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 modules for large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass through
  • 24 x 300 GB 10K SAS drives provide high density storage in 2U
  • X520 I350 quad port card adds 2 x 1GbE and 2 x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays into a two-socket 2U chassis, delivering high storage density for software-defined storage clusters, service-provider workloads or virtual desktop infrastructure. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide forty-eight cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, while 512 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across sixteen 32 GB modules supports heavy multi-tenant workloads.

Upgrade from limited-bay or single-socket systems

Replacing a server with fewer drive bays or a single processor removes the bottleneck between storage capacity and compute throughput. The jump is worth it when workloads demand both large local data sets and the parallel processing power of two twenty-four-core CPUs, such as distributed file systems or large-scale virtualisation hosts.

Verify rack depth and network cabling

Confirm the rack can accommodate the 2U form factor with included ready rails and that power distribution can supply dual 1100 W platinum supplies. Ensure SFP+ transceivers and cabling match the quad-port X520/I350 daughter card for 10 Gb and 1 Gb connectivity, and validate SAS cabling to the PERC H730P controller for the twenty-four installed 300 GB 10K drives.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 modules for large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass through
  • 24 x 300 GB 10K SAS drives provide high density storage in 2U
  • X520 I350 quad port card adds 2 x 1GbE and 2 x 10Gb SFP+ 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 Cores24-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size512GB
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

What rack depth and rail kit are required to mount the 2U R740xd?

The server is a 2U rack-mount unit and ships with Dell Ready Rails for standard 4-post racks; verify your rack depth matches the rail specification before installation.

How are the 24 front 2.5" drive bays populated and which controller manages them?

All 24 bays come filled with 300 GB 10K SAS drives connected to the PERC H730P 2 GB controller; configure RAID before loading the OS.

When should the PERC H730P RAID battery be checked or replaced?

The controller includes a battery-backed cache; plan to test battery health annually and replace it every 3–5 years to protect write-cache data during power loss.

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