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Silver 2U rack server front with 24 2.5 drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6134 3.2GHz 256GB DDR4 24 Bay 2.5

SKU CH-SN0R-4VCKH

2U rack server with dual 3.2GHz 8-core Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, 24 hot-swap 2.5" drive bays, quad-port 1GbE/10Gb SFP+ networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.20 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD None

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs provide 3.2 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation environments
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • 24 front-accessible 2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays scale storage capacity as needs grow
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Dense Storage Server

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack platform fitted with twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60. Dual Xeon Gold 6134 processors at 3.2 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo and 256 GB of DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory provide compute for software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or service-provider workloads.

Straightforward Rack Integration

The chassis ships with ready rails and a front bezel so it slides into a standard cabinet without extra brackets. Hot-swap power supplies and drive trays allow component changes while the system runs, though the twenty-four bays demand careful cable routing to avoid airflow blockage. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise module gives remote console access before the operating system loads, simplifying first-boot configuration.

Sustained Workload Stability

Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies share load evenly, keeping voltage steady during continuous disk rebuilds or heavy virtualisation density. The C620 chipset and quad-port X520/I350 network daughter card maintain throughput without throttling during extended backup windows or replicated database syncs. ECC memory corrects single-bit errors on the fly, preventing silent data corruption during long-running compute jobs.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs provide 3.2 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation environments
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with battery-backed cache
  • 24 front-accessible 2.5" SAS/SATA drive bays scale storage capacity as needs grow
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed3.20 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores8-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/SAS
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

How can I verify the PERC H730P controller is operating correctly after installation?

Open the controller BIOS during boot or use the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface to confirm the H730P is detected, its 2GB cache is healthy, and the configured RAID arrays show optimal status.

The listing shows 24 drive trays but no drives — what else must I purchase to populate the bays?

You need to buy 2.5" SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs separately; the server includes 24 trays and the H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Should I choose the 256GB configuration or add more DDR4 modules to reach the 3TB maximum?

The system ships with 8×32GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC modules filling 8 of 24 slots; add identical DDR4 RDIMMs if your workload needs more than 256GB.

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