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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6244 384GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server

SKU CH-W2G3-F555C

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors at 3.6 GHz and 384 GB DDR4 memory, ready for custom storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 12 drive bays for high-density storage
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6244 at 3.6 GHz for multi-threaded performance
  • 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory for large datasets
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence for full remote management

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-Bay Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors running at 3.6 GHz. The system includes 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets organisations that need high local capacity in a compact rack footprint.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Dual 1100 W power supplies feed both CPUs and the full drive complement without throttling during extended write-heavy jobs. The integrated 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter maintains throughput for replication or backup streams over long periods. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides continuous remote monitoring and firmware-level telemetry. BIOS and firmware are updated to the latest stable release before shipment.

Deciding Specification

The twelve 3.5-inch bays set the maximum raw capacity this chassis can hold. Buyers who need more drive slots must choose a different platform. The installed 384 GB DDR4 fills a portion of the 3 TB maximum, leaving room for future expansion. No drives are included, so storage media must be sourced separately.

How it compares

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

Price $2,435.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 384 GB
Higher than about 75% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 3.6 GHz
Higher than about 95% 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 speed3.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage48,00
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 loud and hot does the 2x 1100W power supply get when the R740xd runs 24/7?

The dual 1100W supplies share the load, so each unit runs at lower utilisation and the system fans can spin more quietly than a single-supply design.

Which drive trays and caddies must I already have to populate the 12 x 3.5" bays?

The chassis accepts standard Dell 3.5" hot-plug caddies; any existing PowerEdge 3.5" trays will slide straight in.

Will my older SATA drives work with the PERC H730P controller in this server?

Yes, the H730P supports SATA drives natively, so legacy disks can be added without an adapter.

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