DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4110 2.1GHz 8-core 128GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730P

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for high drive density in a compact form factor. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4110 processors running at 2.1 GHz, each providing 8 cores for parallel workloads. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 8 modules, leaving room for expansion up to 3 TB across 24 slots. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management come standard.

Suited for Storage-Heavy Workloads

This configuration targets software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure and service provider environments that prioritise internal capacity. The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis and integrated quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking support data-intensive applications. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, larger 3.5-inch drive bays or a single-processor layout should evaluate alternative platforms.

24-Bay 2.5-Inch Chassis

The defining constraint is the 24-bay 2.5-inch drive cage, which determines how many devices can be installed internally. With 24 x 800 GB SATA SSDs already populated, the PERC H730P controller manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across all bays. Any deployment plan must fit within this physical slot count and the 2U rack height.