DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 256GB DDR4 24x 600GB SAS H730P

2U Rack Server with 24-Bay SAS Storage

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built around dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores each. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. Twenty-four 600 GB 10K SAS drives fill the 2.5-inch bays, while a quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the configuration.

Ideal for Storage-Dense Virtualisation

This server suits organisations deploying virtual desktop infrastructure, software-defined storage or service-provider workloads that demand high drive counts in a compact chassis. The dual-socket design and large memory capacity support dense virtualisation, while the 12 Gb/s SAS backbone feeds all 24 spindles. Buyers who need solid-state primary storage or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate other configurations, as the installed drives are 10K SAS hard disks and no GPU risers are mentioned.

PERC H730P RAID Controller with 2 GB Cache

The storage controller determines which RAID levels are available and whether a battery-backed write cache protects in-flight data. This unit includes a Dell PERC H730P with 2 GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. The battery backs the cache during power loss, preserving write consistency across the 24-drive array. Administrators requiring different RAID features or non-RAID HBA operation must verify compatibility before purchase.