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Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server front view with 24 drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 256GB DDR4 24x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-55XG-4CA9P

A 2U rack server with dual Xeon 6130 16-core CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory and 24 front-access 400GB SATA SSDs behind a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz base speed
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads with room to expand
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • 24 enterprise 400 GB SATA SSDs provide high-density flash storage in 2U
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 1100 W PSUs ensure remote management and uptime

Dense storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server populated with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory and a Dell PERC H730P controller managing twenty-four 400 GB SATA SSDs across the front bays. Redundant 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management are included.

Suits high-capacity workloads

This configuration fits software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure hosts and service-provider platforms that prioritise drive count and RAID flexibility over raw single-thread speed. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, more than two processor sockets or memory beyond 3 TB should look at alternative platforms. The 2.5-inch SATA bay layout also limits direct attachment of other drive form factors.

24-bay 2.5-inch SATA chassis

The defining specification is the twenty-four 2.5-inch SATA drive bays served by the H730P controller with 2 GB cache, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This density determines whether the server can absorb the required dataset within a 2U footprint.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz base speed
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads with room to expand
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • 24 enterprise 400 GB SATA SSDs provide high-density flash storage in 2U
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 1100 W PSUs ensure remote management and uptime

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 Cores16-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 400GB 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 long do the 400GB SATA SSDs typically last before they need replacing?

Enterprise SATA SSDs are rated for heavy write workloads; with 24 drives in RAID 5 or 6 the array tolerates multiple drive failures, so individual modules can be swapped hot without downtime.

What limits sustained performance when all 16 cores run at turbo for hours?

The two Xeon Gold 6130 processors have a 3.7GHz turbo ceiling; under continuous all-core load the 1100W Platinum supplies and 2U airflow govern how long that frequency is held.

How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the dual 1100W PSUs running 24/7?

Redundant 1100W Platinum units operate at high efficiency, and the 2U chassis uses temperature-controlled fans that ramp up only when inlet temperature or CPU load demands extra cooling.

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