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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 2.1GHz 16-core 64GB DDR4 24× 2.4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-2716-8XZEN

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 ECC, H730P RAID controller and 24 hot-swap 2.4TB SAS drives

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

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD 24 x 2.4TB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz
  • 64 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory supports up to 3 TB capacity
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • 24 SAS hard drives deliver 2.4 TB each at 10K rpm
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise and redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies included

PowerEdge R740xd 2U Storage Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server designed for storage-intensive workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1GHz with 16 cores, and 64GB of DDR4 memory. Twenty-four 2.4TB SAS hard drives connect through a PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache. Dual 1100W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise provide redundancy and remote management.

Suited for High-Capacity SAS Deployments

This configuration targets environments needing maximum 2.5-inch drive density within a 2U form factor, such as software-defined storage clusters or virtual desktop infrastructure. Buyers requiring solid-state media, more than two processor sockets or a different drive interface should evaluate alternative platforms. The fixed 24-bay chassis limits expansion beyond the installed drives.

24-Bay 2.5-Inch SAS Chassis

The single specification that determines fit is the 24-bay 2.5-inch SAS backplane paired with the H730P RAID controller. It dictates drive count, physical size and supported RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Confirm that your rack depth, power budget and cabling accommodate this 2U density before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $7,395.99
Pricier than about 84% 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 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 rack height and rails does the R740xd need for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit and includes Ready Rails for installation in a standard rack.

How are the 24 SAS drives installed, and what step is often missed?

The 2.5-inch drives slide into the front 24-bay backplane; the common oversight is not seating each carrier fully so the SAS connector engages the backplane.

Which components will need replacement first in this configuration?

The 24 mechanical 2.4TB 10K SAS drives and the PERC H730P controller battery are the parts most likely to require replacement over time.

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