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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 256GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-HS44-KK5DZ

2U rack server with 24 2.5" drive bays, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 at 2.6 GHz, 256 GB DDR4, PERC H730P RAID and two 400 GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 processors deliver 32 cores at 2.6 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 modules supports large virtualisation clusters
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for data protection
  • Two 400 GB enterprise SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache storage
  • Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Dense storage server for virtualised workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for software-defined storage and virtual desktop infrastructure. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors running at 2.6 GHz with 16 cores each. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight modules. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the 24-bay 2.5-inch drive chassis.

Redundant platinum power supplies handle peak loads

Dual 1100-watt platinum-efficiency power supplies provide hot-swap redundancy for continuous operation. The 2U form factor uses forced-air cooling across the CPU sockets, memory risers and drive bays. Under typical virtualised workloads the power draw remains within the supply capacity while fans ramp to maintain safe inlet temperatures. Acoustic output is characteristic of a rack-density server in a data-centre aisle.

Twenty-four drive bays

The 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch bays accept SATA or SAS drives without consuming PCIe slots. An Intel X520/I350 daughter card delivers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports through a dedicated mezzanine connector. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides out-of-band management over a dedicated interface. ReadyRails and a front bezel are included for immediate rack integration.

How it compares

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Price $1,740.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $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 count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 400 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 do I install the 2 x 400GB SATA SSDs into the 24-bay 2.5-inch front chassis?

Slide each drive into an empty front bay until the carrier clicks; the backplane carries power and SATA signals so no cables are needed, but the PERC H730P must be configured in the BIOS before the OS sees the volumes.

What maintenance will the PERC H730P 2GB cache battery require over time?

The on-board battery backs the 2GB write cache; Dell recommends checking its status via iDRAC9 Enterprise annually and replacing the battery module when the controller reports a degraded or failed state.

Which component hits its limit first during sustained all-core workloads on the two Xeon Gold 6142 processors?

The 1100 W platinum power supplies and the 2U cooling assembly set the practical ceiling; prolonged 3.7 GHz turbo across all 16 cores per socket will throttle once thermal or power headroom is exhausted.

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