Description

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a high-performance, enterprise-grade 2U rack server designed to maximize storage scalability and application performance. Ideal for software-defined storage, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and data-intensive workloads, the R740xd delivers a balance of compute and storage resources in a flexible architecture.

Key Features:

• 2U dual-socket rack server offering exceptional performance and scalability
• Optimized for storage-dense environments with support for up to 24 NVMe drives
• Supports a wide range of workloads, including big data analytics, virtualization, and SDS
• Advanced system management with iDRAC9 and OpenManage Enterprise
• Scalable memory and storage configurations tailored to enterprise needs

Specifications:

• Processor:
  • Up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors (1st or 2nd Generation)
  • Up to 28 cores per processor, 56 cores & 112 threads total
• Memory:
  • Up to 3TB DDR4 at speeds of up to 2933MT/s
  • 24 DDR4 DIMM slots
  • Supports RDIMM/LRDIMM
  • Up to 12 NVDIMMs (192GB max)
  • Up to 12 Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory modules
• Storage:
  • Front backplane options:
    • 24 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA/NVMe drives
    • 12 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA drives
  • Rear backplanes: 4 x 2.5″ or 2x 3.5″ SAS/SATA drives (optional)
  • Middle backplane for 4x 3.5″ SAS/SATA (2.5″ using conversion trays) (optional)
  • Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS-S1) PCIe card with 2x M.2 SATA SSDS (120GB, 240GB, 480GB)
  • Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) 2x 16/32/64 GB & 16GB vFlash microSD cards
• RAID Controller: PERC H330, H730(1GB), H730P(2GB), or H740P (8GB)
• I/O Slots: Up to 8 x PCIe Gen3 slots
• Networking: Rackmount Network Daughter Card (rNDC) options for 4x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE (Base-T & SFP+), 2x 25GbE SFP28 & 2x1GbE/2x10GbE
• Power Supplies:
  • Dual hot-plug redundant PSUs
  • 495W, 750W, 1100W, 1600W, 2000W, 2400W Platinum 100-240VAC
  • 750W Titanium (200-240VAC)
  • 1100W -48V to -60VDC
• Fans:
  • Six (6) standard or high performance fans
  • N+1 fan redundancy

• Remote Management: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) with Lifecycle Controller
• Ports:
  • Front: 1 x iDRAC Direct Micro-USB, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA
    Rear: 1 x iDRAC network port, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x Serial
• Security Features: TPM 1.2/2.0, chassis intrusion alert, secure boot, system lockdown, optional locking security bezel
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 2U / 86.8 mm (3.42 inches)
  • Width: 482.0 mm (18.98 inches)
  • Depth: 715.5 mm (28.17 inches)
• Bezel (optional):
  • LCD Bezel with control panel
  • Security bezel
• Rail Options: 
  • Sliding ReadyRails II for 4 post racks (Type B6)
  • Stab-in Static ReadyRails for 2 or 4 post racks (Type B4)
  • Drop-in/Stab-in Generic Tool-less for 4 post racks (Type B13)
  • Optional Strain-Relief Bar (SRB) available for all rail types
  • Optional Cable Management Arm (CMA) for Type B6 & B13