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Silver 2U rack server with 24 front 2.5-inch drive bays, bezel and rails

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16C 512GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-AM9G-RF8CM

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, dual 400 GB SSDs, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 1100 W PSUs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.60 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 cores at up to 3.7 GHz
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 modules
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Two 400 GB enterprise SATA SSDs plus 24-bay 2.5" chassis for dense storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise, quad-port 1/10 GbE and dual 1100 W platinum PSUs for remote management and redundancy

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd fits twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack frame, targeting software-defined storage clusters, service-provider hosting and virtual desktop infrastructure. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors supply thirty-two cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, while 512 GB of DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory fills sixteen slots. The PERC H730P controller manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across SATA and SAS devices.

Build integration

Dual redundant 1100-watt platinum power supplies and hot-swap drive trays keep the chassis running during component changes. An Intel X520/I350 daughter card adds two 10 Gb SFP+ and two 1 GbE ports without consuming a PCIe slot. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides out-of-band management for remote deployments. Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for immediate rack mounting.

Thermals and power

Redundant 1100-watt platinum units share the load, drawing only what the configured workload demands. The 2U airflow path directs front-to-rear cooling across both CPUs, memory risers and the dense drive cage. Fan speeds scale with inlet temperature and component utilisation, keeping acoustic output appropriate for data-centre aisles rather than office desks.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 cores at up to 3.7 GHz
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 modules
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Two 400 GB enterprise SATA SSDs plus 24-bay 2.5" chassis for dense storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise, quad-port 1/10 GbE and dual 1100 W platinum PSUs for remote management and redundancy

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
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 Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)2 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 many memory slots does the R740xd have and how many are already populated?

The server provides 24 DDR4 slots; 16 of them are filled with 32 GB modules to reach 512 GB.

What is the rated output of each hot-swap power supply?

Two redundant 1100 Watt Platinum-efficiency units are installed.

Which storage controller is fitted and what RAID levels does it support?

A Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through.

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