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Silver 2U rack server, 24-bay 2.5-inch front, bezel and rails attached

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-KNBY-0Y857

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, H730P controller and two 400GB SSDs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz for multi-threaded compute
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 modules for large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 1100 W platinum PSUs for remote management and uptime

2U dual-socket rack server

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads such as software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or service-provider platforms. Two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors supply 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo for multi-threaded throughput. 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules supports large working sets. Two 400 GB SATA SSDs and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache provide RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through.

Pre-deployment checklist

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U form factor and that power distribution can supply two 1100 W platinum-efficiency supplies with hot-swap redundancy. Confirm the LGA 3647 socket and Intel C620 chipset match any spare processors you may intend to install. Ensure network uplinks can use the X520/I350 daughter card with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports. Check that the 24 DIMM slots and 2.5-inch drive bays align with future memory or storage expansion plans.

Sustained-load behaviour

Redundant 1100 W power supplies and hot-swap design keep the system running during component replacement or a single supply failure. The PERC H730P battery-backed cache protects write data during unexpected power loss while maintaining RAID performance over long periods. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring of thermals, power draw and disk health so operators can act before throttling occurs. Quad-port networking separates storage, management and tenant traffic to reduce congestion under continuous demand.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 at 2.1 GHz for multi-threaded compute
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 modules for large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 1100 W platinum PSUs for remote management and uptime

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 Cores12-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size256GB
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

Does the server ship with the bezel and rails, or do I need to order them separately?

The listing states that ready rails and the front bezel are included with the unit.

Should I choose the 256 GB configuration or add more DDR4 modules for my workload?

The system arrives with eight 32 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC modules occupying 8 of the 24 slots, leaving room to expand up to the 3 TB maximum.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the two 400 GB SSDs behind the H730P controller?

The drives connect via SATA 6 Gb/s to the PERC H730P 2 GB controller, which supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes.

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