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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4110 2.1GHz 8-core 768GB DDR4 24x 2.4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-QG1C-7ZDTM

2U rack server with dual Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs, 768GB DDR4, 24-bay SAS storage and H730P RAID

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647

Installed Memory Size 768GB

HDD 24 x 2.4TB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4110 2.1 GHz 8-core CPUs handle virtualised workloads
  • 768 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • 24 × 2.4 TB 10 K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy workloads. It carries two Xeon Silver 4110 processors at 2.1 GHz with eight cores each. The system ships with 768 GB of DDR4 memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730P controller managing 24 SAS drives. It targets software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments.

Upgrade from limited-bay platforms

The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis replaces servers that cap out at eight or twelve drives. The jump is worth it when capacity and throughput must grow together without adding rack units. Dual 1100 W platinum supplies and the H730P with 2 GB cache support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. A quad-port X520/I350 daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for fast replication.

Verify rack depth and SAS cabling

Confirm the cabinet can accept a 2U chassis with sliding rails and that power distribution can feed two 1100 W units. The board uses LGA 3647 sockets and the C620 chipset with a 24-slot DDR4 limit of 3 TB. No SSDs are installed; all 24 bays hold 2.4 TB 10 K SAS drives. iDRAC 9 Enterprise is licensed for remote management.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4110 2.1 GHz 8-core CPUs handle virtualised workloads
  • 768 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • 24 × 2.4 TB 10 K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote server 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 Cores8-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 InterfaceSAS
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

What rack-mounting hardware comes with the 2U chassis?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for installing the server in a standard rack.

What is the correct order for installing the two Xeon Silver 4110 processors?

Populate socket CPU1 first, then socket CPU2; the system will not boot if only the second socket is filled.

Which component of the PERC H730P controller will need replacement during the server's lifespan?

The controller's 2GB cache battery is a consumable part that will require periodic replacement to maintain write-back caching.

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