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Silver 2U rack server with 12 front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 12x 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6142 16C 2.6GHz 768GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-0PAQ-P1THM

A 2U rack server with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 processors at 2.6 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, and a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors deliver 32 cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible storage protection
  • 12 hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA drive bays provide high-density local storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE networking simplifies remote management and connectivity

Capacity and density

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built around twelve 3.5-inch drive trays, offering high storage density in a compact chassis. Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors provide sixteen cores each at 2.6 GHz, and 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory fills all twenty-four DIMM slots.

Storage-focused workloads vs. compute-only needs

This platform suits software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments that prioritise internal capacity and RAID flexibility. Buyers whose workloads demand GPU acceleration, additional PCIe expansion or a smaller form factor should evaluate alternative configurations.

Storage controller determines drive compatibility

The PERC H730P 2 GB controller manages SAS and SATA drives across all twelve bays with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through, so the choice of hard drives or SSDs must match this interface.

How it compares

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

Price $3,594.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% 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 namePowerEdge R740xd
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM768 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
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

Should I pick the 12-bay 3.5" model or a smaller chassis?

The 12-bay 3.5" chassis gives you the highest raw capacity in a 2U rack height; choose it when you need maximum drive count for software-defined storage or large RAID arrays.

What does 2.6 GHz with 16 cores per Xeon Gold 6142 mean for my workloads?

Two 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs at 2.6 GHz base (3.7 GHz turbo) deliver 32 cores and 64 threads for heavy virtualization, database or HPC tasks while staying within a 2U power envelope.

How does the PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller limit drive performance?

The H730P caps each drive at 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA and supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, so SSD write throughput is bounded by the controller link rather than the drive itself.

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