DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 768GB DDR4 24x 300GB SAS H730P

2U rack server with dense 2.5-inch storage

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. Twenty-four 300 GB 10K SAS drives fill the front bays, and quad-port networking combines two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links. iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies complete the package.

Storage-focused virtualization

This configuration suits environments that need high drive count in a compact chassis, such as software-defined storage clusters, virtual desktop infrastructure or service-provider platforms. The 24-bay layout and hardware RAID support simplify local data redundancy. Buyers who need solid-state performance or more than 24 drive slots should look elsewhere.

PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache and battery

The storage controller determines which RAID levels are available and whether the installed SAS drives can be fully utilised. This unit provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes backed by a battery-protected 2 GB cache. Confirm that the controller’s SAS interface and RAID feature set match your array design before purchase.