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Rack-mount server chassis with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2x Gold 6132 2.60GHz 28-Core 256GB 16x 14TB SAS 2x 960GB SSD

SKU CH-9Z9P-AE6FV

High-density 28-core server with 256 GB RAM, 16× 14 TB SAS drives and dual 960 GB SSDs totalling 225.9 TB storage

  • 28 processing cores from dual Gold 6132 CPUs handle heavy workloads
  • 256 GB memory across eight 32 GB modules supports large datasets
  • 9 TB total capacity from sixteen 14 TB drives and two 960 GB SSDs
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with included cords provide redundant power
  • Quad 1 Gb RJ-45 plus dual 10 Gb RJ-45 and dual 10 Gb SFP+ ports expand network connectivity

Enterprise storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd delivers 28 cores across two Gold 6132 processors at 2.60GHz with 256GB of PC4-2666V memory. It provides 16 bays of 14TB 7.2K SAS drives and two 960GB SAS SSDs in FlexBay slots for a combined 225.9TB of raw capacity. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies and an H730P RAID controller with 2GB cache complete the platform. Quad-port 1GbE, dual-port 10GbE RJ-45 and dual-port 10GbE SFP+ networking are installed.

High-density archive workloads

Organisations that need maximum spinning-disk capacity in a 2U chassis with hardware RAID and redundant networking will match this configuration. Buyers who require an all-flash array or faster media than 7.2K SAS should evaluate other platforms, as the storage tier centres on high-capacity hard drives. The server includes sliding rails, a locking bezel and iDRAC9 Express for remote management.

225.9TB raw SAS capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 225.9TB raw capacity presented through the H730P controller over 12G SAS. This volume suits long-term retention, backup targets and cold-data archives where cost per terabyte outweighs latency. If the workload demands sub-millisecond access or a smaller footprint, the drive count and media type become the limiting factor.

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Price $3,616.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What SAS drives does the H730P RAID controller manage in this R740xd?

The H730P with 2GB cache controls the 16x 14TB SAS drives and the 2x 960GB SAS SSDs installed in the FlexBay and mid-bay slots.

Can the quad-port 1Gb RJ-45 NIC share the same network fabric as the dual-port 10Gb RJ-45 and dual-port 10Gb SFP+ cards?

Yes, all three NICs connect through the PCIe bus and can operate on the same VLANs or separate networks as configured in the OS.

How can I verify the R740xd is operating correctly after initial power-on?

Check the iDRAC9 Express interface for green health status, confirm the H730P shows all 16x 14TB and 2x 960GB drives in optimal RAID state, and verify both 1100W PSUs report normal power output.

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