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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 256GB DDR4 12x 4TB HDD H730P

SKU CH-J3JF-7KXK9

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, 12×4TB SATA drives and H730P RAID

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 threads at 2.6GHz base
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports up to 3TB total capacity
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis holds twelve 4TB 7.2K SATA drives for dense storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking for remote management

Storage-dense 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for high-capacity storage workloads. It ships with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays populated by 4TB enterprise SATA hard drives. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors provide sixteen cores each at 2.6GHz with 3.7GHz turbo capability. The platform suits software-defined storage, service provider infrastructure or virtual desktop deployments.

Suits storage-first deployments

This server targets organisations that prioritise raw capacity and RAID flexibility over all-flash speed. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2GB cache and battery backup. Buyers who need solid-state latency or more than twelve drive bays should evaluate other platforms. The quad-port network daughter card delivers two 1GbE and two 10Gb SFP+ connections for flexible fabric integration.

Twelve-bay 3.5-inch chassis

The defining constraint is the twelve-bay 3.5-inch chassis paired with the H730P RAID controller. This combination fixes the maximum spindle count at twelve and limits drive interfaces to SAS or SATA. Memory scales to 3TB across twenty-four DDR4 slots when larger working sets are required. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full out-of-band management for remote administration.

Highlights

  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 threads at 2.6GHz base
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports up to 3TB total capacity
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis holds twelve 4TB 7.2K SATA drives for dense storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking for remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelPowerEdge R740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.60 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)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

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Questions about this item

What SAS/SATA speed does the PERC H730P controller support for the 12 drive bays?

The PERC H730P provides 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA connectivity across all 12 internal 3.5-inch bays.

What physical mounting hardware is included with this 2U server?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for rack installation.

How are the Xeon Gold 6142 processors installed, and what is the common mistake?

Both LGA 3647 CPUs are pre-installed; the typical error is adding third-party memory that is not DDR4 2666MHz Registered ECC.

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