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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 512GB DDR4 H730P 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-9AMQ-NR17R

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, H730P controller and two 400GB SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs power demanding workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 400GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and cache
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 1100W PSUs ensure uptime

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd fits two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and 512 GB of DDR4 memory into a 2U rack chassis with 24 front-access 2.5-inch drive bays. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across SATA and SAS devices. Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Suits storage-dense workloads

This server targets software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure farms and service-provider hosts that need high drive count in minimal rack space. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets or who require drive interfaces beyond SATA and SAS should evaluate other form factors.

24-bay 2.5-inch chassis

The defining constraint is the 24-bay 2.5-inch front panel that sets the storage ceiling for this 2U height. If the deployment demands more drive slots or a different drive form factor, this chassis cannot accommodate it.

How it compares

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

Price $3,061.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 RAM512 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

Which memory configuration should I choose for the 24 DIMM slots?

The server ships with 512GB of DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory installed as 16 modules of 32GB each, leaving 8 slots open for expansion up to the 3TB maximum.

What does the 3.7GHz turbo frequency mean for the Xeon Platinum 8160 processors?

Each of the two 24-core CPUs can boost from the 2.1GHz base to 3.7GHz on active cores, providing higher single-thread performance when thermal headroom allows.

What RAID levels does the PERC H730P controller support and what interface does it use?

The H730P 2GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 over a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface with battery-backed cache.

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