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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6130 2.1 GHz 16-core 64 GB DDR4 24× 1.2 TB SAS

SKU CH-R5BJ-FRTVG

A 2U rack server with dual 2.1 GHz 16-core Xeon processors, 64 GB DDR4 memory, a PERC H730P controller and 24 hot-swap 1.2 TB SAS drives for dense storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base speed
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization and database workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with 2 GB cache
  • 24 enterprise 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide high-capacity 2.5 inch storage
  • Quad-port X520 I350 network card adds 2x 1 GbE and 2x 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Storage-Dense 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores each. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across four modules. Twenty-four 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide high-capacity internal storage.

Suited for Capacity-First Deployments

This platform fits software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider environments that prioritise drive count over flash speed. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB cache. Buyers who require solid-state latency or all-flash arrays should evaluate alternative platforms. The quad-port network card delivers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections.

24-Bay 2.5-Inch Chassis Decides Fit

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch drive chassis that holds the 1.2 TB SAS drives. This density determines whether the server matches your rack-space and capacity plan. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise management are included. Ready rails and a front bezel ship with the unit.

How it compares

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

Price $1,837.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $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 count16-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 SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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 SAS interface speed does the PERC H730P controller support for the 24 drive bays?

The PERC H730P controller provides 12Gb/s SAS connectivity to all 24 drive bays, so each 1.2 TB drive can run at the full 12Gb/s interface rate.

What physical rack space and rail kit does this 2U server require?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with Ready Rails that mount in standard four-post racks; the bezel is also included.

How are the two Xeon Gold 6130 processors installed, and what step is often missed?

Both LGA 3647 sockets are already populated with the two 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs; the common oversight is not seating the heatsink retention levers fully before powering on.

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