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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD

SKU CH-0PR8-AYZ83

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller and 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs for high-density storage workloads

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
  • 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs supply high-density flash capacity in 2U
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ for remote management and networking

Storage-dense 2U server with 24 hot-swap bays

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for environments that need high drive-count capacity in a compact form factor. Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors and 256 GB of DDR4 memory provide the compute foundation for storage-centric workloads.

Suited for storage density, not GPU acceleration

This platform suits software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments that need many drive bays in a compact chassis. Buyers who require GPU compute or additional PCIe expansion beyond the installed network daughter card should look elsewhere.

24 x 800 GB SATA SSDs behind a PERC H730P controller

The server ships with twenty-four 800 GB SATA solid-state drives managed by a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This drive count and controller combination is the decisive factor for storage-heavy configurations.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
  • 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs supply high-density flash capacity in 2U
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ for remote management and networking

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 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)24 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 much power do the twin 1100 W supplies draw when the R740xd runs 24/7?

Each 1100 W platinum unit shares the load; actual draw depends on the 2 x 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 and 24 x 800 GB SSDs, so sustained draw will vary with workload.

Which cables and rails are needed to mount this 2U rack server in a standard cabinet?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included; you only need rack screws and compatible power cords for the dual 1100 W PSUs.

Can the H730P controller and X520/I350 network card work with older SATA drives and 1 GbE switches?

Yes — the H730P supports SATA SSDs and the X520/I350 provides 2 x 1 GbE plus 2 x 10 Gb SFP+ ports, so legacy drives and switches connect directly.

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