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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, twenty-four 2.5 inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 768GB DDR4

SKU CH-H39C-HAEJD

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 768GB DDR4 ECC memory, 24-bay SAS/SATA storage, PERC H730P RAID controller, quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 768GB

HDD None

  • Dual 24-core Xeon 8160 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 24 hot-swap 2.5" drive bays provide dense storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dense storage server

The PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack system built for workloads that demand high drive density and dual-socket compute. It suits software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider environments. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or single-thread frequency above 3.7 GHz should look elsewhere.

Redundant 1100 W platinum supplies

Two hot-swap 1100 W platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load and keep the server running if one unit fails. The 2U chassis uses forced-air cooling tuned for 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive trays and dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz base clock. Acoustic output scales with inlet temperature and workload intensity.

H730P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise

The PERC H730P 2 GB SAS/SATA controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode across all 24 bays. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full remote lifecycle management including virtual console, power control and hardware inventory. Quad-port networking delivers two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links without extra cards. Ready Rails and a front bezel ship in the box for immediate rack installation.

How it compares

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

Price $3,590.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% 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 RAM768 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 do I install the 24 DDR4 memory modules into the 24 slots, and which step is most often done wrong?

Populate all 24 slots with the 32 GB registered ECC DDR4 2666 MHz modules; the step most often missed is seating each module until both ejector clips click, otherwise the server will not POST.

What maintenance will the PERC H730P storage controller need later?

The H730P uses a 2 GB battery-backed cache; plan to replace that battery every 3 to 5 years to keep write-back caching and RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 protection active.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs run at 3.7 GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 2 U chassis with dual 1100 W platinum PSUs hits its cooling ceiling before the CPUs reach their maximum turbo, so sustained all-core speeds will throttle below 3.7 GHz.

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