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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 2x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-KBR9-SN0JR

A 2U rack server with two 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller and two 800 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 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory scales to 3 TB across 24 slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Dual 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with redundant 1100 W platinum PSUs

Built for dense storage workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server designed for environments that demand high drive capacity in a compact form factor. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores, providing 24 total cores for virtualisation or software-defined storage clusters. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Fits scale-out storage; not for GPU-heavy compute

This platform suits service providers and IT teams building storage-heavy nodes where drive count and redundancy matter more than accelerator density. The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis and dual 1100 W platinum power supplies support continuous operation in rack rows. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, single-socket economics or larger memory footprints per socket should evaluate other platforms.

24 drive bays decide the fit

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front-loading chassis paired with the H730P RAID controller and two installed 800 GB SATA SSDs. This combination determines whether the server can meet your capacity and throughput targets without external enclosures. If your deployment needs fewer bays or a different controller topology, the R740xd will not match the requirement.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory scales to 3 TB across 24 slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • Dual 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with redundant 1100 W platinum PSUs

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 Size64GB
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

Does the server ship with the front bezel and sliding rails, or must they be ordered separately?

The front bezel and Ready Rails are included with the unit, so no separate purchase is required for those items.

Which memory configuration does the 64 GB represent and how many DDR4 slots remain free for expansion?

The 64 GB is populated as four 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC modules, leaving 20 of the 24 slots available for further upgrades.

What does the PERC H730P controller enable for the two installed 800 GB SATA SSDs in a live workload?

The H730P provides 2 GB cache with battery backup and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, letting the 800 GB SSDs run in a protected array with write acceleration.

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