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Silver 2U rack server front with twelve 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16C 128GB DDR4 H730P 12x 3.5" trays

SKU CH-R1FY-B97BD

2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 128GB DDR4 ECC, H730P RAID controller, twelve 3.5-inch drive trays, quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.6 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with 2 GB cache battery backup
  • Twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays provide high-density local storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full out-of-band remote management with dedicated network interface

Storage-dense 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack system built for storage-heavy workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors run at 2.6 GHz with 16 cores each. One hundred and twenty-eight gigabytes of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory are installed across 24 slots. The chassis holds twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive trays without drives included.

Suits software-defined storage and VDI

This platform fits organisations deploying software-defined storage, service-provider infrastructure or virtual desktop environments. The dual-socket design and deep drive bay count support capacity-focused deployments. Buyers who need a smaller rack footprint or fewer drive bays should consider a different form factor.

Twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap trays decide fit

The twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap trays are the single specification that determines whether this server matches the storage plan. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. No drives are installed, so the buyer must supply compatible SAS or SATA media.

How it compares

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Price $1,319.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 namePowerEdge R740xd
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 RAM128 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

How can I verify the server is operating correctly after installation?

Check iDRAC 9 Enterprise for system health, confirm both Xeon Gold 6142 processors show 16 cores at 2.6 GHz, and validate 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory is detected.

What components are included and what must I purchase separately?

The server includes 2x Xeon Gold 6142 CPUs, 128 GB DDR4 in 8x 16 GB modules, PERC H730P 2 GB controller, 12x 3.5" SAS/SATA trays, X520/I350 quad-port network card, iDRAC 9 Enterprise, 2x 750 W PSUs, bezel and rails. Hard drives are not included.

Which memory configuration should I choose for future expansion?

Eight 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC modules occupy 8 of 24 slots, leaving 16 slots free to reach the 3 TB maximum capacity.

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