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Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server front view showing 24 drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Gold 5218 128GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-MAE3-1JPCP

24-bay 2.5" rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.3 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.3GHz for demanding workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • 24 SFF drive bays accept 2.5" SATA drives for flexible storage capacity
  • PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID acceleration and data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and firmware updates from anywhere

24-bay dense storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack chassis. Dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors at 2.3 GHz deliver 16 cores each with 22 MB cache. 128 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed, expandable to 3 TB. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 1100 W supplies complete the platform.

Suits storage-heavy workloads

This configuration fits buyers who need maximum local drive density for software-defined storage, backup targets or database nodes. The 24-bay layout and hardware RAID controller support large SATA arrays. Buyers who need fewer bays, lower power draw or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate other form factors.

24 x 2.5-inch bay limit

The single specification that decides fit is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel. Workloads that require more than 24 drives or 3.5-inch media cannot use this chassis. Buyers who need higher drive counts must add external enclosures or choose a different platform.

How it compares

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

Price $1,207.99
Cheaper than about 67% 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.
Processor speed 2.3 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 9,950 items is 2.3 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage4,00
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

What does the PERC H730P controller cap in practice with SATA drives?

The PERC H730P RAID controller manages the 24 SATA bays and limits each drive to the SATA interface speed.

What physical space and mounting does the 2U chassis need?

The unit measures 36 x 24 x 10 inches and weighs 40 units; it fits a standard rack and an optional rail kit is available on request.

How is the server installed and what step is often missed?

Install the two Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs, populate the 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, add SATA drives to the 24 bays, connect the 2x 1100W supplies, then license iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management.

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