DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 256GB DDR4 24x 300GB SAS H730P

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs twenty-four 2.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack chassis, delivering high storage density for software-defined storage clusters, service-provider workloads and virtual desktop infrastructure. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide forty-eight cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, while 256 GB of DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory supports large working sets.

Redundant cooling and platinum power

Redundant 1100 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies share the load and maintain operation if one unit fails. The 2U form factor uses front-to-rear airflow calibrated for dense drive populations, keeping drive and CPU temperatures stable under sustained throughput without exceeding typical rack noise limits.

Integrated management and networking

The iDRAC 9 Enterprise controller provides full out-of-band remote management including virtual console, power control and firmware updates without host OS involvement. A quad-port Intel X520/I350 daughter card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links, while the PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the twenty-four SAS drives. Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for immediate rack integration.