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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 256GB DDR4 24x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-9V1C-7HDH5

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller and 24× 1.2TB SAS drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 24 x 1.2TB 10K SAS

  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 threads at 2.6 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory installed across 8 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • 24 x 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide high-capacity hot-swap storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ networking included

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 16 cores, providing 32 cores total. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. Twenty-four 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives are pre-installed behind a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache.

Suited for software-defined storage

This platform fits organisations deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or general virtualisation where high drive count matters. The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis and dual-socket design support up to 3 TB of memory across 24 slots. Buyers who need fewer drive bays, lower memory capacity or single-socket economics should evaluate other platforms. The included quad-port network card offers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections.

24-bay 2.5-inch SAS drive capacity decides fit

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis populated with 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives and a PERC H730P RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This density determines whether the server matches a storage-first deployment. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are included. Ready Rails and a front bezel ship with the unit.

How it compares

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

Price $2,647.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 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 SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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 space and power connections do I need to install this 2U server with dual 1100 W power supplies?

The server occupies 2U in a standard rack and includes redundant hot-swap 1100 W power supplies; you need two PDU feeds to use the redundancy.

Can the PERC H730P controller also run the older SATA drives I already have?

Yes, the H730P supports both 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, so existing SATA disks can be used alongside the installed 1.2 TB SAS drives.

How do I confirm the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

Connect the dedicated iDRAC network port, power on the server, and the iDRAC IP address will appear on the front LCD panel during POST.

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