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Silver 2U rack server front with 24 drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 64GB DDR4 24x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-ZZTN-C8CCN

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors, 64GB DDR4, a H730P RAID controller and 24 SATA SSDs for dense storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD24 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • 24 × 800 GB SATA SSDs provide high-density flash storage in 2U
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds 2 × 10 GbE SFP+ and 2 × 1 GbE connectivity

PowerEdge R740xd 2U 24-bay rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rackmount server system built for storage-dense workloads. It arrives with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. The chassis holds 24 front-access 2.5-inch drive bays, all populated with 800 GB SATA SSDs. A PERC H730P controller provides RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 support.

Buyers needing high local flash capacity

This server suits teams deploying software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure or high-density virtualisation where internal flash capacity is the priority. The two-socket limit and fixed 24-bay 2.5-inch layout mean it will not fit workloads that require more than two processors, larger 3.5-inch drives or additional PCIe expansion beyond the integrated networking.

24 installed 800 GB SATA SSDs

The single specification that decides fit is the pre-loaded complement of 24 enterprise SATA solid-state drives, delivering a large, ready-to-use flash pool without further drive procurement. If the application demands a different drive count, interface or capacity, this configuration will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $4,526.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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

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Questions about this item

What does having 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo deliver in a live workload?

Two 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors run at 2.1 GHz base and can boost to 3.0 GHz, giving 24 threads for parallel tasks such as virtualization or software-defined storage.

How does the PERC H730P 12 Gb/s controller limit the 24 SATA SSDs in practice?

The H730P handles SAS and SATA at 12 Gb/s, supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through, and its 2 GB cache backs write performance across all 24 drives.

What clearance and mounting hardware are required for the 2U chassis?

The unit occupies 2U of rack height and ships with ready rails and a front bezel for direct installation in a standard rack cabinet.

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