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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 768GB DDR4 2x 800GB SSD

SKU CH-Z9Y8-GPDBY

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 768GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller and two 800GB SATA SSDs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at up to 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with battery backup
  • Two 800 GB SATA enterprise SSDs deliver fast read performance for storage tiers
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise and quad-port 1 GbE plus 10 Gb SFP+ networking simplify remote management

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack-mount server system built for high-density storage and compute. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.10 GHz with 24 cores, and 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots. A PERC H730P controller manages up to 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays, currently populated with two 800 GB SATA SSDs. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise provide redundant power and remote management.

Ideal for storage-intensive workloads

This platform suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure, or dense virtualisation clusters where internal drive count and memory capacity matter. The 24-bay chassis and 3 TB maximum memory support large local datasets. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets or GPU-accelerated compute density should evaluate other platforms.

The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front chassis paired with the PERC H730P RAID controller, which determines how many drives you can install internally and which RAID levels are available. This combination fixes the storage scaling ceiling for the system. Confirm the bay count and controller match your capacity and redundancy requirements before purchase.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at up to 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with battery backup
  • Two 800 GB SATA enterprise SSDs deliver fast read performance for storage tiers
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise and quad-port 1 GbE plus 10 Gb SFP+ networking simplify remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740xd
ModelR740xd
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24-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)2 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

Which rails are included for mounting this 2U server in a standard rack?

Ready Rails are supplied with the server for direct rack installation.

What is the correct sequence for installing the two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors into the LGA 3647 sockets?

Align each processor with the socket keys, lower the load plate, then secure the lever before applying thermal paste and attaching the heatsinks.

When should the PERC H730P controller battery be replaced to maintain RAID cache protection?

Replace the battery when iDRAC 9 Enterprise reports a degraded or failed battery status during routine health checks.

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