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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20-core 128GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD

SKU CH-TR2Y-G6WZB

2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 processors, 128GB DDR4 and 24 hot-swap 800GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.40 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.4GHz with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 128GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2GB cache
  • 24x 800GB SATA SSDs provide high-density flash storage in 2U
  • Quad-port network card adds 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack height, making it a high-density platform for software-defined storage, service-provider workloads or virtual desktop infrastructure. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors provide 40 total cores at 2.4 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, while 128 GB of DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory supports large working sets. The PERC H730P controller manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the installed 24 x 800 GB SATA SSDs.

Verify rack depth and network cabling

Confirm your cabinet can accept the 2U form factor with the included ready rails and that front-bezel clearance suits your airflow layout. The quad-port network daughter card delivers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections, so ensure compatible transceivers and switch ports are available. iDRAC9 Enterprise requires a dedicated management network segment for remote console, power control and firmware updates. The LGA 3647 socket and C620 chipset limit CPU upgrades to the same generation.

Dual 1100 W platinum supplies handle peak load

Redundant hot-swap 1100 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load, keeping each unit in an efficient operating range during normal use. Fan speeds ramp with inlet temperature and CPU utilisation, so acoustic output rises under sustained compute or heavy storage rebuilds but remains within typical data-centre norms at idle. Power draw scales with the 40-core CPU configuration, full memory population and all 24 SSDs active.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.4GHz with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 128GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2GB cache
  • 24x 800GB SATA SSDs provide high-density flash storage in 2U
  • Quad-port network card adds 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.40 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores20-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)24 x 800GB 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

Does the server ship with all 24 drive bays populated or must I add drives myself?

All 24 bays are filled with 800 GB SATA SSDs, so no extra drives are required for full capacity.

Should I pick the 128 GB configuration or plan to reach the 3 TB maximum?

The system arrives with 128 GB in 8 slots; 16 slots remain open for future DDR4 upgrades up to 3 TB.

What does the 2.4 GHz base clock mean when the CPUs can hit 3.7 GHz Turbo?

Each Xeon Gold 6148 runs at 2.4 GHz base and can boost to 3.7 GHz under load across its 20 cores.

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