Dell PowerEdge R740xd server

Description

• 🔧 Key Features & Specifications – Dell PowerEdge R740xd
• 🧠 Processor (CPU)
• Supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable (2nd Gen) processors
• Up to 28 cores per processor
• Ideal for virtualization, databases, AI workloads, and high-performance computing

• 🧠 Memory (RAM)
• 24 DDR4 DIMM slots with ECC support
• Compatible with RDIMM and LRDIMM
• Supports up to 3 TB DDR4 RAM
• Supports Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory
• Up to 6.14 TB (or 7.68 TB with LRDIMM + Optane)
• Suitable for large in-memory and enterprise workloads

• 💾 Storage
• Highly flexible storage configuration:
• Front: Up to 10 × 2.5″ drives (NVMe / SAS / SATA)
• Rear: Up to 2 × 2.5″ drives
• NVMe support for high-speed, low-latency performance
• Optional M.2 SSDs using Dell BOSS boot subsystem

• 🔌 Storage Controllers
• Built-in RAID controller options:
• PERC H330, H730P, H740P, and more
• External RAID and HBA controllers supported

• 🌐 Networking & Expansion
• Multiple embedded network configurations available:
• 4 × 1 GbE
• 2 × 10 GbE + 2 × 1 GbE
• 4 × 10 GbE
• 2 × 25 GbE
• Up to 3 PCIe Gen3 x16 slots for expansion
• Selected configurations support GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA T4) or FPGA accelerators

• 🔐 Management & Security
• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for remote monitoring and management
• Dell OpenManage™ suite for automation and system control
• Built-in security features:
• TPM 2.0
• Secure Boot
• System Lockdown & Secure Erase
• Signed firmware for protection against tampering

• ⚡ Power & Cooling
• Hot-plug redundant power supplies (495 W to 1600 W)
• High-efficiency Platinum / Titanium PSU options
• Redundant fans with efficient cooling for data-center use

• 📏 Form Factor & Physical
• 2U rack-mount server
• Designed for standard 19″ racks
• Compatible with Dell sliding rail kits