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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 512GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-QHVK-V8GJQ

A 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, and 24 800GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 800 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
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules for high-capacity workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through
  • 24 enterprise 800 GB SATA SSDs deliver dense 2.5 inch flash storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus X520/I350 quad-port 2x 1 GbE and 2x 10 Gb SFP+ networking

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd packs dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 512GB of DDR4 memory and 24 front-accessible 800GB SATA SSDs into a 2U rack chassis. It targets software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure farms and service-provider workloads that demand high drive density with two-socket compute.

Upgrade from single-socket or HDD platforms

Replacing a single-processor server or a spinning-disk array with this unit adds a second 24-core CPU, 3.7GHz turbo headroom and all-flash capacity behind a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. The jump pays off when simultaneous read-write streams saturate older controllers or when memory-bound VMs exceed a single socket's DIMM slots.

Verify rack depth, power and networking first

Confirm your cabinet accepts the 2U form factor with included rails, that dual 1100W platinum supplies match your PDU connectors, and that the X520/I350 daughter card’s two 1GbE and two 10Gb SFP+ ports suit your top-of-rack switches. Ensure the C620 chipset and LGA 3647 sockets align with any planned CPU changes.

How it compares

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

Price $6,635.99
Pricier than about 82% 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 SSD24 × 800 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 size and mounting hardware does the 2U PowerEdge R740xd require?

The server is a 2U rack-mount chassis and ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel for installation in a standard rack.

How are the two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and the 512GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the 512GB DDR4 ECC memory occupies 16 of the 24 DIMM slots, so the remaining 8 slots must be populated in the correct channel order if expanding later.

Which components in the PowerEdge R740xd will need replacement or maintenance over time?

The 24 installed 800GB SATA SSDs, the PERC H730P controller battery, the two 1100W redundant power supplies, and the system fans are all field-replaceable units that will require monitoring and eventual replacement.

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