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Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server front view

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4214R 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-XXN1-5ZDGM

A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 2.4 GHz Xeon Silver 4214R processors, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller, sold without drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.4 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • 24 cores at 2.4 GHz handle heavy workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
  • 12 x 3.5" drive bays enable massive storage
  • PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
  • Dual 1100W supplies deliver redundant power

Dense storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd chassis holds up to 12 large-form-factor drives in a 2U rack frame. Two Xeon Silver 4214R processors deliver 24 cores at 2.4 GHz, while 256 GB of DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation and database workloads. A PERC H730P controller manages RAID arrays for local storage tiers.

Dual 1100 W supplies

Redundant power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides out-of-band monitoring so administrators can track temperatures and fan speeds remotely. Integrated graphics handle console output without a discrete card.

Sustained multi-threaded work

All 24 cores maintain 2.4 GHz under continuous compute tasks such as rendering or analytics. The 10 GbE dual-port adapter moves large datasets without saturating the link. Twelve 3.5-inch bays allow capacity to scale as retention policies grow.

How it compares

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Price $2,524.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.4 GHz
Higher than about 60% 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 speed2.4 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 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 do I install the 2.4 GHz Xeon Silver 4214R processors into the server?

Open the chassis, align each processor with its socket keys, close the load plate, and secure the four captive screws in a diagonal sequence; the step often missed is fully seating the heat-sink retention clips before powering on.

What maintenance will the PERC H730P RAID controller and its battery-backed cache need later?

Monitor the cache battery status via iDRAC9 and plan to replace the battery module when the controller reports a degraded or failed state, typically after several years of continuous operation.

What thermal or power limit appears first when all twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and both CPUs run sustained workloads?

The dual 1100 W power supplies set the ceiling; if combined CPU and drive draw exceeds the redundant capacity, the system will throttle performance or shut down to protect hardware.

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