DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 24-core 2.1GHz 256GB DDR4 12x 6TB HDD H730P

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for capacity-heavy workloads such as software-defined storage and virtual desktop infrastructure. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, backed by 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules.

Verify rack depth and network cabling

The chassis accepts twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives on a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB battery-backed cache. A quad-port daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links, while iDRAC9 Enterprise handles remote management. Confirm your rack can accommodate the included rails and that SFP+ transceivers match your switch optics.

Sustained throughput with redundant power

Dual 750 W platinum power supplies share load and maintain operation if one unit fails, keeping all twelve 7.2 K RPM drives and both CPUs fed during long rebuilds or continuous streaming. The H730P battery protects cached writes through unexpected power loss, and the 2U airflow design keeps component temperatures stable under prolonged heavy I/O.