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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 64GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-ZMT5-NC3BA

A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors at 2.1 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each for demanding compute
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • Twelve 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity SAS or SATA storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12 Bay Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across four modules. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays.

Suited for software-defined storage

This platform fits service providers and teams deploying virtual desktop infrastructure who need dense 3.5-inch capacity in a 2U form factor. The dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise support continuous remote management. Buyers who require installed solid-state drives or a GPU accelerator beyond the integrated Matrox G200 should evaluate other configurations.

Twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA trays

The chassis provides twelve hot-swap trays wired to the H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. No hard disk drives or solid-state drives are installed, so the buyer must supply compatible 3.5-inch media. This tray count and drive interface are the decisive factors when matching the server to a storage plan.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,818.99
Pricier than about 75% 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
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
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
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
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

Questions about this item

What memory modules are required to expand the 64GB DDR4 installed in the 24 slots?

Registered ECC DDR4 2666MHz modules are required; the system has 24 slots and supports up to 3TB total capacity.

Can the 12Gb/s SAS controller work with existing 6Gb/s SATA drives in the 3.5" trays?

Yes, the PERC H730P controller supports both SAS and SATA drives; 12x 3.5" trays accept either interface at negotiated speeds.

How do I confirm the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after power-on?

Connect to the dedicated iDRAC network port; the web interface will load at the configured IP address once the controller initialises.

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