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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4110 2.1GHz 8-core 64GB DDR4 H730P 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-T7AB-D6TZK

A 2U rack server with dual 8-core Xeon Silver 4110 processors at 2.1 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730P controller and two 400 GB SATA SSDs in a 24-bay chassis

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 8-core Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs deliver strong multi-threaded performance
  • 64GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • H730P RAID controller enables flexible storage protection
  • 24-bay 2.5" chassis provides dense capacity in 2U
  • Dual 1100W platinum PSUs ensure redundant power delivery

Dense 2U compute and storage

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs two Intel Xeon Silver 4110 processors and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory into a 2U rack chassis. Twenty-four drive bays support mixed SATA and SAS workloads while dual 1100 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy. The platform targets software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments.

Integrated controller and networking expand options

A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode for direct drive access. An Intel X520/I350 daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports without consuming a PCIe slot. iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full out-of-band management including virtual console and remote firmware updates.

Sixteen cores and 3 TB ceiling handle heavy

Two eight-core CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo deliver 16 threads for moderate virtualization and database tasks. The 64 GB installed across four 16 GB modules leaves twenty free DIMM slots for growth up to the 3 TB maximum. Two 400 GB SATA SSDs supply fast boot or caching capacity; the remaining twenty-two bays await additional drives for capacity-heavy workloads.

Highlights

  • Dual 8-core Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs deliver strong multi-threaded performance
  • 64GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • H730P RAID controller enables flexible storage protection
  • 24-bay 2.5" chassis provides dense capacity in 2U
  • Dual 1100W platinum PSUs ensure redundant power delivery

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 Size64GB
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 long does the PERC H730P RAID controller's battery-backed cache last before it needs replacement?

The H730P includes a 2 GB battery-backed cache module; the battery typically lasts several years and can be swapped without removing the controller.

Which component reaches its limit first when the server runs at full load continuously?

The two 1100 W platinum power supplies set the sustained power ceiling; thermal throttling on the Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs activates if inlet temperature exceeds specification.

What is the typical noise and heat output when the R740xd runs 24/7 in a rack?

Dual 1100 W PSUs and active cooling fans produce noticeable airflow noise; the front bezel directs cold air through 24 drive bays and both CPU heatsinks.

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