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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 64GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-HJ2K-VZ9VE

A 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller and two 400GB SATA SSDs for storage-intensive workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four slots supports virtualization density
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass-through for flexible storage
  • Two 400 GB SATA SSDs and 24-bay 2.5 inch chassis give high-density capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise with X520 I350 quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ simplifies remote management

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for dense storage and compute. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four modules. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the two installed 400 GB SATA SSDs.

Suited for storage heavy workloads not for minimal

This server suits organisations deploying software defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or service provider platforms that demand high drive density in a 2U form factor. The 24 bay 2.5 inch chassis supports extensive local storage expansion. Buyers who need only a small number of drives or a compact tower form factor should evaluate alternative platforms.

24 bay 2.5 inch chassis defines storage ceiling

The defining specification is the 24 bay 2.5 inch drive chassis which sets the maximum number of local drives the system can accommodate. This capacity ceiling determines whether the R740xd can meet a given storage footprint without external enclosures. The PERC H730P controller provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 support across those bays.

How it compares

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

Price $1,201.99
Cheaper than about 68% 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 count24-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 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

What rack height and rail kit are required to mount the 2U PowerEdge R740xd?

The server occupies 2U of rack space and ships with Dell Ready Rails for tool-less mounting in standard four-post racks.

Which step is commonly missed when installing the PERC H730P controller and its 2GB cache battery?

The battery must be seated on the controller and the cable connected before powering on, otherwise the write-back cache stays disabled.

What memory type and maximum capacity should be planned for future upgrades?

The system uses DDR4 registered ECC DIMMs across 24 slots and supports up to 3TB total capacity.

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