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Silver 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 768GB DDR4 12x 8TB H730P

SKU CH-S99K-9J094

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, twelve 8 TB SATA drives on a PERC H730P controller, quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • 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 with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 12 hot-swap 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives provide high-capacity local storage
  • Quad-port X520/I350 network card adds 2x 1 GbE and 2x 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Purpose-built storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack system designed for capacity-intensive workloads. Two Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 32 total cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. Seventy-six-eight GB of DDR4 ECC memory and twelve 8 TB SATA drives deliver high-density storage in a redundant platform.

Fit for purpose

This server suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or backup targets that prioritise raw capacity and RAID flexibility. Buyers who need all-flash performance, GPU compute density or a 1U form factor should evaluate other platforms.

Deciding specification

The PERC H730P controller manages twelve 3.5-inch SATA drives with 2 GB cache and battery-backed write caching. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 are supported alongside pass-through mode. This storage controller and drive count determine whether the platform matches your capacity and redundancy requirements.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 12 hot-swap 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives provide high-capacity local storage
  • Quad-port X520/I350 network card adds 2x 1 GbE and 2x 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelPowerEdge R740xd
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 Size768GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
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
Features12 x 3.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

Questions about this item

Will the 12x 8TB SATA drives fit in my existing 3.5-inch hot-swap bays?

The chassis has twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap bays and the 8TB SATA drives are mounted in Dell carriers, so they slide straight into the same bay type you already use.

How do I verify the PERC H730P controller sees all drives after installation?

During POST the controller BIOS lists each physical drive by capacity and status; you can also open iDRAC9 Enterprise and check the Storage overview for all twelve 8TB drives showing Online.

Does the server ship with rails and bezel, or must I order them separately?

ReadyRails sliding rails and the front bezel are included in the box; no separate rail kit or bezel purchase is required.

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