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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 24 bay 2.5" 2×Xeon Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20-core 64GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-EBCZ-MC8DE

2U rack server with 24 × 2.5″ drive bays, dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.4 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 and H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count20-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD None

  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 total cores for heavy workloads
  • 24 front 2.5" drive bays give massive local storage capacity in 2U
  • H730P hardware RAID controller with 2 GB cache protects data and accelerates I/O
  • 64 GB DDR4 installed across 24 slots with room to grow to 3 TB
  • Dual 1100 W hot-swap power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise keep the server running and manageable

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server fitted with 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors running at 2.40 GHz with 20 cores each, 64 GB of DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P controller. It ships with redundant 1100 W power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise, rack rails and a front bezel for immediate rack deployment.

Suited to storage-heavy workloads

This configuration targets software-defined storage, virtualisation clusters and backup repositories that benefit from high drive-count density in a 2U form factor. Buyers who require a tower chassis, single-socket economics or fewer than 24 drive bays should consider other platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch drive capacity

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel, which sets the maximum number of SATA or SAS drives the chassis can accept without expansion shelves. Match this bay count to your storage layout before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $999.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 count20-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.4 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 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

What rack depth and rail type does the 2U R740xd need for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit that ships with rails and a front bezel for a standard four-post rack; verify your rack depth matches the rail extension range before installing.

How are the two Xeon Gold 6148 processors and the H730P controller installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets and the H730P is seated in its dedicated slot; the step often missed is connecting the controller’s backup power module cable before closing the chassis.

Which components will need replacement first in the PowerEdge R740xd?

The two hot-swap 1100 W power supplies and the system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; DDR4 memory modules and 2.5" SATA/SAS drives can also be swapped without downtime.

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