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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Bronze 3104 512GB DDR4

SKU CH-M9JH-KR6E5

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with two Xeon Bronze 3104 processors at 1.7GHz and 512GB DDR4 memory, ready for custom storage via the PERC H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed1.7 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
  • Dual Xeon Bronze 3104 CPUs at 1.7 GHz deliver 12 total cores
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports memory-intensive workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to 12 SATA drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Dense Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack frame, making it suited for backup targets, media archives or local data lakes. Dual Xeon Bronze 3104 processors at 1.7 GHz and 512 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory give enough threads and capacity for file serving, deduplication or light virtualisation. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages SATA arrays with hardware parity offload. No drives are installed, so the bay count can be filled to match the workload.

Sustained Workload Behaviour

Two 1100 W power supplies share the load while the system runs continuous rebuilds, scrubs or sequential ingest without thermal throttling. The 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter keeps network pipes full during long replication windows. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote console, power cycling and sensor logs even when the OS hangs, reducing on-site visits. Firmware is updated to the latest stable release before shipment and a burn-in test verifies stability under load.

Build and Daily Operation

The rack-mount enclosure measures 36 by 24 by 10 inches and weighs 40 pounds, requiring standard square-hole rails for secure mounting. Twelve hot-swap bays allow drive replacement without downtime, while the PERC H730P supports online capacity expansion. Dual redundant power supplies and the 10 GbE adapter use the rear I/O panel, leaving the front clear for drive access. Rail kits are available on request for quick installation.

How it compares

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Price $2,645.99
Pricier than about 61% 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).
Processor speed 1.7 GHz
Lower than about 98% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed1.7 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage6,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H730P Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

How much power do the two 1100W supplies draw when the R740xd runs continuously?

The system includes two 1100W power supplies; actual draw depends on the drives and workload you install.

Which drive interfaces does the PERC H730P RAID controller support for the 12-bay chassis?

The installed PERC H730P controller manages SATA drives in the twelve 3.5-inch bays.

Will the integrated graphics and iDRAC9 remote management work with older KVM switches?

Integrated graphics and iDRAC9 remote management provide standard video and out-of-band access compatible with typical KVM setups.

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