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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-core 512GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD

SKU CH-1JNQ-7DS1C

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, 24-bay 800GB SSD storage and PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 32 cores at 2.1 GHz for demanding workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation deployments
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with battery-backed cache
  • 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs supply high-capacity flash storage in 24 bays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise with quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking simplifies remote management

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for capacity-heavy workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors deliver 32 total cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. 512 GB of DDR4 ECC memory and 24 installed 800 GB SATA SSDs provide a large, high-speed storage pool. Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise management support continuous operation.

Suits storage-centric deployments.

This platform suits software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider environments that prioritise drive count and internal RAID performance. Buyers who need GPU acceleration for AI training, high-frequency trading workloads or single-threaded application performance should look at different configurations. The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis maximises density but leaves no room for full-length accelerator cards.

24-bay 2.5-inch SATA/SAS chassis decides fit

The server’s 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays connect to a Dell PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. This bay count and controller combination determines whether the system can hold the required dataset and deliver the needed redundancy. Verify that your workload fits within 24 SATA or SAS devices before selecting this chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $6,067.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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 rack-mount hardware is included for installing the 2U server in a standard cabinet?

The unit ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel for mounting in a standard rack enclosure.

Which step is often missed when seating the 24 SATA SSDs into the front drive bays?

Each 2.5-inch drive must click firmly into the hot-swap backplane; a partial insert leaves the SATA connection unseated and the drive invisible to the PERC H730P controller.

What component on the PERC H730P storage controller will need replacement after several years of continuous operation?

The onboard RAID battery that protects cached writes during power loss is a consumable part and should be replaced when iDRAC9 reports degraded battery health.

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