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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 24C 2.1GHz 64GB DDR4 12x 3.5" H730P

SKU CH-5YC5-7SPQJ

2U rack server with two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller and twelve 3.5-inch drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 24-core CPUs deliver high compute density
  • 64GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory supports demanding workloads
  • 12x 3.5" SAS/SATA drive bays enable massive storage capacity
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2GB cache protects data
  • Dual 750W Platinum PSUs plus iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime

Storage-dense 2U rack platform

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand high drive capacity in a compact form factor. It suits software-defined storage clusters, service-provider hosting and virtual desktop infrastructure where internal storage density is a primary requirement.

Dual Xeon 8160 sustained throughput

Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each at a 2.1 GHz base frequency with a 3.7 GHz turbo ceiling. The 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory and the PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache maintain consistent I/O performance under continuous read-write pressure across all 12 drive bays.

Upgrade from single-socket

This system replaces single-socket 1U or 2U servers that have exhausted their drive slots or memory channels. The jump is worthwhile when a workload needs 12 hot-swap 3.5-inch bays, dual-processor scaling and redundant 750 W power supplies in a single 2U enclosure.

How it compares

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

Price $1,075.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 namePowerEdge R740xd
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count24-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 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

How much power do the dual 750 watt supplies draw when the 24 core Xeons run at full load all day?

Each supply is rated at 750 watts platinum efficiency, and the system includes two for full redundancy under sustained workloads.

Which drive trays and cables come in the box so I can add my own SAS or SATA disks?

Twelve 3.5 inch hot-swap trays are included, and the PERC H730P controller supports both SAS and SATA interfaces.

Will the iDRAC9 Enterprise and X520/I350 network card work with my existing 1 GbE and 10 GbE switches?

The daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 GbE SFP+ ports, and iDRAC9 Enterprise uses a dedicated management port for remote access.

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