We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver 2U rack server with 24 front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-N08W-FY67R

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, a PERC H730P controller and 24 hot-swap 800GB SATA SSDs for high-density storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors at 2.1 GHz turbo to 3.0 GHz
  • 256 GB DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 DIMMs
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • 24 x 800 GB SATA SSDs provide high-density flash storage in 2U
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE SFP+ networking

PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rackmount server system built for storage density and compute performance. 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 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. Twenty-four 800 GB SATA SSDs are installed in the front 2.5 inch drive bays.

Suited for virtualisation and storage workloads

This configuration fits environments that need high local capacity in a compact rack footprint, such as software-defined storage clusters or virtual desktop infrastructure. The dual-socket design and large memory pool support heavy consolidation. Buyers who require a tower form factor, GPU expansion slots or a different drive interface should evaluate alternative platforms.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The storage controller is a Dell PERC H730P with 2 GB of onboard cache and a battery backup unit. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 as well as pass-through mode for direct drive access. The 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA interface connects all 24 installed SSDs and any additional drives added to the chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $4,822.99
Pricier than about 76% 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.

New to this? Buying server hardware with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

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 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

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Questions about this item

What rack rails and space do I need to mount this 2U server?

The server ships with Ready Rails and a front bezel for direct installation into a standard rack cabinet; allow 2U of vertical space.

Will the PERC H730P controller recognise my existing SATA drives?

Yes — the H730P supports SATA and SAS drives and offers RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 plus pass-through mode.

How can I confirm the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

During POST the iDRAC9 IP address appears on screen; browse to that address and log in to verify the Enterprise licence is applied.

More in Rack & Tower Servers

Similar items