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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 24-core 256GB DDR4 2x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-KH2H-GTCD2

A 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller and two 400GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz Turbo provide 24 cores each for compute-intensive tasks
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 slots ensures data integrity for critical applications
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 for flexible storage protection
  • Dual 400 GB SATA SSDs deliver fast read performance for OS and caching workloads
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies enable remote management and uptime

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. Two 400 GB SATA SSDs are installed in the 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis, which supports SAS and SATA drives.

Suited for storage-dense workloads

This platform targets software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service-provider deployments that benefit from high drive count in a compact rack footprint. Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise management simplify remote operations. Buyers who need more than two processors, memory beyond 3 TB, or a backplane designed for a different drive protocol should evaluate alternative configurations.

24-bay 2.5-inch drive capacity

The defining specification is the front-loading 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis that accommodates SAS and SATA devices under a single PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through. This density determines how much local storage the 2U form factor can deliver without adding external enclosures.

How it compares

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Price $1,912.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 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

Does the server include rails so I can mount it in my existing rack?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included with the system for standard rack installation.

Can the PERC H730P controller manage my existing 2.5-inch SATA drives?

The H730P 2GB controller supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes.

How can I confirm the two Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs are recognised after power-on?

iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management and the system POST will display both 24-core processors and 256GB DDR4 memory.

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