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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6142 2.6 GHz 16-core 64 GB DDR4 2× 800 GB SSD

SKU CH-VCM2-3ZFHP

A 2U rack server with 24 drive bays, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 processors, 64 GB DDR4, PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 800 GB SSDs for dense storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Two Xeon Gold 6142 processors provide 16 cores each at 2.6 GHz base clock
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs deliver fast read performance for boot and cache
  • Intel X520/I350 card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 GbE SFP+ ports

Built for storage-dense workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server fitted with two Xeon Gold 6142 16-core processors at 2.6 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory. Twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller make it suitable for software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or service-provider environments.

Sustained throughput with dual 1100 W platinum

Redundant hot-swap power supplies keep the system running during a unit failure, while the H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for continuous array operation. Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide low-latency boot or cache tiers, and the quad-port X520/I350 network daughter card delivers two 10 Gb SFP+ and two 1 GbE links for steady data flow.

Verify rack depth, CPU cooling

The 2U chassis requires a rack deep enough for the included rails and front bezel; check your cabinet dimensions before ordering. Both LGA 3647 sockets are populated, so future CPU upgrades are not possible without removing a processor. Twenty-four DDR4 slots are installed with four 16 GB modules, leaving twenty slots open for registered ECC memory up to the 3 TB platform limit.

How it compares

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

Price $1,286.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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 speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 800 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

How loud are the fans and what is the power draw of the dual 1100 Watt PSUs under full load?

The server uses redundant 1100 Watt Platinum efficiency power supplies. Fan speed scales with inlet temperature and CPU load; the 2U chassis moves high airflow to cool two 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 processors and 24 drive bays.

Which rails and cabling do I need to install this 2U rack server in a standard cabinet?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included. You will supply a rack with square or threaded holes, two PDU outlets for the redundant PSUs, and network patch cables for the quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ daughter card.

Can I keep my existing 12 Gb/s SAS drives and connect them to the PERC H730P controller?

Yes. The PERC H730P supports 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA. Your existing SAS drives will negotiate at their rated speed and work with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60 configured on the 2 GB cache module.

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