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Silver 2U rack server front with 24 drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U 24-bay 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 24x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-QJV0-AHWAM

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors, 64GB DDR4, 24-bay SATA SSD storage and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • 24-core compute power for virtualisation workloads
  • 64GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
  • 24x 400GB SSDs deliver high-density storage
  • H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 1100W platinum PSUs provide redundant power

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-intensive workloads. It operates with two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory and a Dell PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache. Twenty-four 400 GB SATA SSDs are installed across the 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays.

Suited for dense storage and virtualisation.

This server suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure, or high-capacity databases in a compact 2U form factor. The quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 GbE SFP+ connections for flexible networking. Buyers requiring GPU acceleration or PCIe add-in cards should look elsewhere, as the 2U chassis prioritises drive density over expansion slots.

24-bay 2.5-inch SATA/SAS front configuration

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front drive cage supporting SATA and SAS devices through the PERC H730P controller. This layout delivers maximum raw capacity in a 2U height while maintaining hot-swap access. Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the platform for lights-out operation.

How it compares

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

Price $2,231.99
Pricier than about 55% 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).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740xd
Model nameR740xd
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD24 × 400 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 × 16 slots
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

What rack height does the PowerEdge R740xd occupy and what mounting hardware is included?

The server occupies 2U of rack space and comes with ready rails and a front bezel for installation.

How are the two Xeon Silver 4116 processors and the 64GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both processors are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets and the 64GB DDR4 is populated as four 16GB registered ECC modules; the step often missed is ensuring the memory is seated in the correct channels for the Intel C620 chipset.

Which components will need replacement first in the PowerEdge R740xd?

The 24 SATA SSDs and the PERC H730P controller battery are the items most likely to require replacement over time.

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