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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 64GB DDR4 24x 2.4TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-F3QC-69PSQ

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller and 24× 2.4TB SAS drives for dense storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 64GB

HDD 24 x 2.4TB 10K SAS

  • Two 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs at 2.6 GHz provide high parallel throughput
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • 24 enterprise 2.4 TB 10K SAS drives in 2U deliver dense storage capacity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure resilient remote management

2U rack server with 24 SAS bays

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rackmount server fitted with two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 16 cores. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across four modules and a PERC H730P controller managing 24 enterprise 2.4 TB SAS hard drives. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Suited for dense storage workloads

This configuration targets software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments that need high drive counts in a compact chassis. The quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for flexible connectivity. Buyers who require solid-state media or PCIe-attached flash should evaluate other options.

24-bay 2.5-inch SAS chassis

The defining specification is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel that accepts only SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs. This physical layout sets the storage ceiling and determines whether the server matches a given capacity or density requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $7,576.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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

How often do the 24 SAS hard drives need checking or replacement in a RAID array?

The 24 Dell Enterprise 2.4 TB 10K SAS drives are managed by the PERC H730P controller with battery-backed cache; monitor SMART data and rebuild times to schedule replacements before failures affect the array.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs run at 3.7 GHz Turbo continuously?

Sustained 3.7 GHz Turbo on both 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 processors will hit the platform power envelope and trigger CPU throttling before the 1100 W redundant supplies reach their limit.

How loud and hot does the 2U chassis get with dual 1100 W power supplies and 24 drives spinning all day?

Dual 1100 W Platinum supplies and 24 10K SAS drives push chassis fans to higher RPMs; expect noticeable airflow noise and warm exhaust air during 24-hour operation.

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