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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 6142 2.6GHz 16-core 256GB DDR4 H730P 24x 2.5" trays

SKU CH-ABQF-1Y0C7

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 ECC, H730P RAID controller, 24 hot-swap 2.5-inch bays, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

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

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD None

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs provide 32 cores at 2.6 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports virtualization workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • 24 hot-swap 2.5" SAS/SATA trays offer dense storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 1100 W PSUs ensure remote management and uptime

2U rack server for storage density

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors provide 32 total cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory fills eight of 24 slots. A PERC H730P 2 GB controller drives 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch SAS/SATA trays.

Who this suits and who it does not

This server suits software-defined storage clusters, service-provider hosting and virtual desktop infrastructure that need high drive counts in 2U. Buyers who need more than 24 drive bays or require a different controller feature set should look at other platforms. The fixed two-processor maximum and LGA 3647 socket also limit future CPU upgrades.

The specification that decides fit

The 24-bay 2.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane paired with the PERC H730P controller is the deciding factor; it defines how many drives you can attach and which RAID levels are available. If the deployment needs a different bay count, a different drive form factor or a controller without battery-backed cache, this chassis will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $1,821.99
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 SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
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 drive trays and caddies do I need to populate the 24 front bays?

The server ships with 24 Dell 2.5" SAS/SATA drive trays installed, so no additional caddies are required for 2.5" hard drives or SSDs.

Will my existing SATA SSDs work with the PERC H730P controller?

Yes, the PERC H730P supports both SAS and SATA drives, so your current SATA SSDs can be used in the 24 front bays.

How can I confirm the 256 GB memory is running at 2666 MHz after installation?

Check the memory speed in the iDRAC 9 Enterprise System Inventory or the BIOS System Information page; it will report 2666 MHz for the installed DDR4 modules.

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