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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, twenty-four 2.5 inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 128GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-90PH-3ZB1E

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, 24-bay 2.5-inch SATA SSD storage and PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo for multi-threaded throughput
  • 128 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across eight slots for large working sets
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through
  • 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs in 2.5-inch bays for high-density flash storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking for remote management

High-density storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-intensive workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3 GHz with 12 cores. The chassis holds 24 SATA SSDs of 800 GB each, managed by a PERC H730P controller. This configuration suits software-defined storage clusters and virtual desktop infrastructure.

Suited for capacity-focused deployments

This system fits buyers who need maximum drive count in a 2U form factor and hardware RAID across many SATA SSDs. It includes quad-port networking with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links plus iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management. Builders requiring GPU compute density or a different drive interface should evaluate alternative platforms.

24-bay 2.5-inch drive capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel, which only accepts SATA or SAS drives. All 24 bays are populated with 800 GB SATA SSDs, delivering raw capacity through the H730P controller. If the workload demands more bays or a different protocol, this chassis cannot accommodate it.

How it compares

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Price $4,501.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD24 × 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

What memory type and speed does this server require for expansion?

It uses DDR4 2400MHz registered ECC modules; the board has 24 slots and supports up to 3TB total.

Can the existing PERC H730P controller manage additional 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in the remaining bays?

Yes, the H730P supports SAS and SATA drives across all 24 bays with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes.

How do I verify the dual 10Gb SFP+ ports on the X520/I350 daughter card are active after installation?

Check the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface for link status and NIC inventory, or observe the port LEDs on the rear panel.

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