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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 6148 2.4GHz 20 Core 128GB DDR4 12x 8TB H730P

SKU CH-V21A-FBAH0

A 2U rack server with 12 hot-swap 3.5-inch bays, dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 processors at 2.4 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count20-Core Processor
  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 threads at 2.4 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory with 24 slots for expansion to 3 TB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB cache controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through
  • Twelve 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-capacity storage in 12 bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management with redundant 750 W platinum PSUs

12-Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores, and 128 GB of DDR4 memory across 8 modules. Twelve 8 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drives connect to a PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache. Redundant 750 W power supplies, quad-port networking and iDRAC9 Enterprise complete the package.

Suited For

This configuration suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or high-capacity file services. The 12-bay chassis maximises raw capacity in 2U, while dual 20-core CPUs handle heavy virtualisation or database threads. Buyers who need solid-state speed, a smaller 1U form factor or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms.

Storage Controller Decides

The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode, so the array layout determines both usable capacity and fault tolerance. If the workload demands hardware RAID across all twelve drives, this card delivers; if a different RAID feature set or non-RAID HBA mode is required, the controller choice becomes the limiting factor.

How it compares

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Price $3,543.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 count20-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.4 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 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
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

What does the 2.4 GHz base clock mean when both Xeon Gold 6148 processors are under full load in this R740xd?

Each of the two installed Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs runs at a 2.4 GHz base frequency with 20 cores. Under sustained full load the processors operate at this base clock across all cores, while thermal headroom in the 2U chassis allows opportunistic boosts toward the 3.7 GHz turbo figure for shorter bursts.

How does the PERC H730P controller limit the 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA interface when paired with the twelve 7.2K SATA hard drives?

The H730P provides a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA link, but each installed 8 TB drive is a 7.2K SATA 6 Gb/s model. The controller therefore negotiates at 6 Gb/s per drive, so the practical throughput ceiling is set by the drives, not the controller's maximum link speed.

What physical space and mounting hardware are required to install this 2U server?

The system occupies a 2U rack height and ships with Ready Rails for tool-less mounting in a standard 4-post rack. A front bezel is also included, so no additional rail kit or bezel purchase is needed for basic installation.

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