DELL PowerEdge R740xd 12LFF Xeon Bronze 3106 1.7GHz 64GB DDR4 No Drive
A 12-bay 3.5-inch rack server with one Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7GHz, 64GB DDR4, PERC H730P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise, supplied without drives
- ProcessorIntel Xeon
- Installed RAM64 GB
- Type of memoryDDR4
- Processor speed1.7 GHz
- Installed CPUs1
- Max supported CPUs2
- 12 x 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
- 8-core Xeon Bronze 3106 at 1.7 GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
- Dual 1100 W power supplies for redundant operation
12-Bay 3.5" Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack-mount server built around a 12-bay chassis that accepts 3.5-inch SATA drives. It ships with one Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 processor running at 1.7 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W power supplies are installed, and remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Suits Storage-Heavy Workloads; Not for GPU Compute
This configuration fits buyers who need dense local storage in a compact rack footprint, such as backup targets, software-defined storage nodes or archival repositories. The single-socket layout and integrated graphics mean it cannot serve workloads that require a second CPU or discrete GPU acceleration. Buyers who need more than 64 GB of memory out of the box should note the 3 TB ceiling and plan upgrades accordingly.
12 x 3.5-Inch Drive Bays Define Capacity
The chassis provides twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, and no drives are included in this listing. That bay count is the single specification that determines whether the server can meet your raw storage target; each bay accepts a SATA HDD or SSD connected to the PERC H730P controller. Verify the number of drives your design requires before ordering.
How it compares
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- Price $1,198.99
- Cheaper than about 68% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
- Installed RAM 64 GB
- Lower than about 70% 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 name | DELL |
| Product line | PowerEdge |
| Model name | Rack Mount |
| Product type | Rack |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Processor speed | 1.7 GHz |
| Installed CPUs | 1 |
| Max supported CPUs | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 64 GB |
| Type of memory | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM capacity | 3 TB |
| Storage | |
| Installed storage | 16,00 |
| Disk controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| Drive interface | SATA |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics chip | Integrated Graphics |
| Size & build | |
| Product dimensions | 36 × 24 × 10 in |
| More details | |
| Management controller | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
Questions about this item
Should I start with one Xeon Bronze 3106 or add a second processor?
The system ships with one 1.7 GHz Xeon Bronze 3106 and supports a second identical CPU when workload demands grow
What does the 64 GB DDR4 mean for actual database or virtualisation workloads?
64 GB of registered ECC DDR4 provides a solid baseline for moderate VM density or mid-size databases, with headroom to expand up to 3 TB if needed
How does the PERC H730P with SATA drives limit real-world throughput?
The H730P manages the twelve 3.5-inch SATA bays, so sustained throughput is bounded by the SATA interface rather than the controller itself
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