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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 H730P 2x 300GB SAS

SKU CH-RPYZ-0T1TQ

2U rack server with 24 drive bays, dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, dual 10 Gb SFP+ networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor

Installed Memory Size 256GB

HDD 2 x 300GB 10K SAS

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core CPUs deliver strong multi-threaded throughput
  • 256GB DDR4 2400MHz registered ECC memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • 24-bay 2.5" chassis with 2x 300GB 10K SAS drives offers dense storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 1100W platinum PSUs ensure remote manageability and uptime

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. A Dell PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the drives.

Storage-focused buyers and virtualisation hosts

This server suits organisations that need many drive bays in a compact 2U form factor. The 24-bay 2.5-inch chassis supports SAS and SATA drives for software-defined storage or virtual desktop infrastructure. Buyers who need more than two processors should look elsewhere because the platform maxes out at two sockets. Teams requiring GPU compute density will also find the chassis limiting.

PERC H730P RAID controller with battery-backed cache

The installed Dell PERC H730P provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Its 2 GB battery-backed cache protects in-flight data during power loss. This controller determines which drive configurations and redundancy levels are possible.

How it compares

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

Price $1,520.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $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 count12-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 SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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 ship with 2.5" drive caddies and rails, or must I order them separately?

The listing states that Ready Rails and a front bezel are included, and the chassis is a 24-bay 2.5" design, so the caddies and rails are supplied.

Should I choose the 256 GB DDR4 2400 MHz configuration or plan to fill all 24 slots later?

The system arrives with 8 × 32 GB modules for 256 GB total, leaving 16 empty slots to reach the 3 TB maximum when workloads grow.

What throughput can I expect from the PERC H730P 2 GB controller with the two 300 GB 10 K SAS drives in RAID 1?

The H730P supports 12 Gb/s SAS and RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60; two 300 GB 10 K drives in RAID 1 will deliver read speeds near the drives' sustained transfer rate.

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