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Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-bay 2.5-inch rack server front view

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 24SFF 2x Xeon Gold 6244 512GB DDR4 No Drive

SKU CH-0YRE-JSFQT

24-bay 2U rack server with dual 3.6 GHz Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller, drives not included

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6244 at 3.6 GHz for compute-heavy workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
  • 24 x 2.5" drive bays enable high-density storage
  • PERC H730P RAID controller manages arrays reliably
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote server management

Dense 2.5-inch storage chassis

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd fits up to 24 small-form-factor SAS drives in a 2U rack frame, giving storage-heavy workloads a high-density platform. Dual Xeon Gold 6244 processors at 3.6 GHz and 512 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory provide the compute headroom for virtualisation clusters or software-defined storage nodes.

Dual 1100 W supplies and iDRAC9

Redundant 1100 W power supplies share the load during normal operation, keeping each unit in an efficient range while the integrated fans scale with inlet temperature. The embedded iDRAC9 Enterprise controller allows remote power cycling, sensor monitoring and firmware updates without attaching a keyboard or monitor.

PERC H730P and 10 GbE adapter included

The installed PERC H730P RAID controller manages the 24 drive bays with hardware RAID levels and cache-backed write acceleration. A dual-port 10 GbE 562T network adapter is also fitted, providing high-throughput connectivity for replication or client access. No drives or rail kit ship with the base unit; both can be added to match the deployment.

How it compares

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Price $2,989.99
Pricier than about 65% 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 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 RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage14,40
Disk controllerDell PERC H730P Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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 24 2.5-inch drives and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into the front bays until the latch clicks, then use the PERC H730P controller BIOS to create a virtual disk before the operating system sees any volume.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 1100 W power supplies and the system fans are the only field-replaceable units that wear out; memory and CPUs are soldered to the board and not user-serviceable.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the dual Xeon Gold 6244 CPUs run at 3.6 GHz continuously?

The 1100 W power supply rating caps total draw, so sustained all-core turbo will throttle before the 24-drive chassis reaches its cooling limit.

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