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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24 Core 512GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-VJZ3-ZPAHF

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon 8160 processors, 512GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730P controller and twelve 3.5-inch drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 slots supports up to 3 TB total
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through for 12 drive bays
  • Quad-port network card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections for flexible I/O
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus redundant 750 W platinum power supplies ensure uptime

12-Bay 2U Storage Server

This Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server designed for storage-dense workloads such as software-defined storage and virtual desktop infrastructure. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores each. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 slots.

Suited for Capacity-First Deployments

Organisations needing up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drives in a 2U form factor will fit here. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB cache. Buyers who require 2.5-inch drive density, more than two processors or a different memory type should look elsewhere.

PERC H730P 2 GB SAS/SATA Controller

The installed Dell PERC H730P provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity with battery-backed write cache. It determines which drive types and RAID levels are supported. Verify that your drives and desired RAID configuration match this controller before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $3,121.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740xd
Model namePowerEdge R740xd
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count24-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 × 16 slots
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Xeon 8160 processors into the LGA 3647 sockets?

Align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower it straight down without pressure, close the retention lever fully, then attach the heatsink using the four captive screws in a cross pattern to ensure even contact.

What maintenance will the PERC H730P controller battery need?

The controller includes a 2 GB cache battery; monitor iDRAC 9 Enterprise alerts for battery health and replace the module when the system reports a degraded or failed cache battery status.

What limit appears first when all twelve 3.5-inch drive bays are active under sustained write load?

The H730P 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller bandwidth and the dual 750 W power supply capacity become the constraining factors before the Xeon 8160 CPUs reach thermal throttle points.

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