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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD

SKU CH-0PR8-AYZ83

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller and 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs for high-density storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
  • 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs supply high-density flash capacity in 2U
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ for remote management and networking

Storage-dense 2U server with 24 hot-swap bays

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for environments that need high drive-count capacity in a compact form factor. Dual Xeon Gold 5118 processors and 256 GB of DDR4 memory provide the compute foundation for storage-centric workloads.

Suited for storage density, not GPU acceleration

This platform suits software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments that need many drive bays in a compact chassis. Buyers who require GPU compute or additional PCIe expansion beyond the installed network daughter card should look elsewhere.

24 x 800 GB SATA SSDs behind a PERC H730P controller

The server ships with twenty-four 800 GB SATA solid-state drives managed by a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This drive count and controller combination is the decisive factor for storage-heavy configurations.

How it compares

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

Price $5,076.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 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

How much power do the twin 1100 W supplies draw when the R740xd runs 24/7?

Each 1100 W platinum unit shares the load; actual draw depends on the 2 x 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 and 24 x 800 GB SSDs, so sustained draw will vary with workload.

Which cables and rails are needed to mount this 2U rack server in a standard cabinet?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included; you only need rack screws and compatible power cords for the dual 1100 W PSUs.

Can the H730P controller and X520/I350 network card work with older SATA drives and 1 GbE switches?

Yes — the H730P supports SATA SSDs and the X520/I350 provides 2 x 1 GbE plus 2 x 10 Gb SFP+ ports, so legacy drives and switches connect directly.

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