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The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a versatile and high-performance 2U rack server optimized for software-defined storage, virtualization, and data-intensive applications. It supports up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, offering up to 28 cores per processor to handle demanding workloads with ease.
The R740xd supports up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots with speeds of up to 2933 MT/s and a maximum memory capacity of 3TB (or up to 6TB with LRDIMMs and select CPUs), allowing efficient performance for memory-bound workloads and virtualized environments.
Designed for maximum storage flexibility, the R740xd supports up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" SAS/SATA drives, and up to 24 NVMe drives. It also offers various RAID and HBA controller options, enabling scalable performance and data protection.
Dell EMC OpenManage tools, such as iDRAC9, OpenManage Enterprise, and Redfish APIs, enable simplified server management through automation and monitoring—enhancing efficiency across deployment, configuration, and updates.
The PowerEdge R740xd is built with a cyber-resilient architecture, including features like silicon root of trust, cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, and System Lockdown, ensuring robust security throughout the server lifecycle.

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Dell PowerEdge R740xd Key Features

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Increase efficiency and accelerate operations with autonomous collaboration

The Dell OpenManage systems management portfolio streamlines operations for the PowerEdge R740xd with intelligent automation, real-time monitoring, and simplified deployment tools. From initial provisioning to ongoing updates, OpenManage enables consistent, policy-based infrastructure control.

Leverage features like Redfish-compliant RESTful APIs, advanced telemetry streaming, and thermal tuning to optimize power consumption and improve performance visibility across workloads.

Automate complex administrative tasks such as firmware updates, BIOS configuration, and template-based rollouts, reducing the time and effort required for IT maintenance.

The R740xd integrates easily with key ecosystem tools like VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center, RedHat Ansible, and more through OpenManage Enterprise, delivering unified server lifecycle management.

Protect your data assets and infrastructure with proactive resilience

The PowerEdge R740xd incorporates a cyber-resilient architecture that embeds protection into every layer—from silicon root of trust and Secure Boot to cryptographically signed firmware and System Lockdown capabilities.

Features like drift detection, secure BIOS recovery, and Secure Erase help prevent tampering and maintain system integrity throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Optional TPM 1.2/2.0 modules, secure boot chains, and a validated supply chain framework ensure security from manufacturing to deployment.

Combined with Dell OpenManage’s secure APIs and compliance-friendly alerting, the R740xd helps reduce risks while aligning with modern data governance and regulatory requirements.

Intuitive Cloud Operating Experience: Simple, Self-service, and Automated

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a powerful and flexible 2U dual-socket server ideal for SDS, virtualization, and scale-out environments. It supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, delivering robust computing power for dynamic workloads.

With up to 24 DIMM slots supporting up to 6TB of DDR4 memory (when configured with LRDIMMs and select CPUs), the R740xd meets the demands of data-heavy applications and virtualized infrastructure.

It offers extensive storage configuration options with up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drives, including support for up to 24 NVMe SSDs, and includes multiple PCIe Gen3 expansion slots for GPUs, HBAs, and networking cards.

Whether deployed in a traditional data center or a hybrid cloud setup, the PowerEdge R740xd provides scalable performance, flexible storage, and simplified management to keep pace with evolving business needs.

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Dell PowerEdge R740xd Specifications

Processor Up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
Up to 28 cores per processor

Operating System Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Chipset Intel® C620 chipset

Memory DIMM Speed: Up to 2933 MT/s
Up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots
Maximum capacity: Up to 3TB (6TB with LRDIMMs and Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory)

Memory Type RDIMM / LRDIMM / Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory

Maximum RAM Up to 6TB using LRDIMMs and Intel® Optane™

Storage Up to 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe drives or up to 12 x 3.5" drives
Supports hot-plug configurations

Storage Controllers Internal: PERC H740P, H730P, HBA330
External: H840

Software RAID S140

Internal Boot Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1):
Dual M.2 SSDs (240GB/480GB)

Security Silicon Root of Trust
Cryptographically signed firmware
Secure Boot
System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise)
Secure Erase
TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified

Management Embedded: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC Direct

Consoles OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Power Manager plugin
SupportAssist plugin
Update Manager plugin

Mobility OpenManage Mobile

Tools Redfish RESTful API
RACADM CLI
IPMI 2.0
System Update Utility
Repository Manager

OpenManage Integrations Microsoft® System Center
VMware® vCenter / vRealize
RedHat® Ansible® Modules
BMC Truesight

OpenManage Connections IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
Micro Focus® Operations Manager
Nagios® Core / XI

Power Supplies Dual hot-plug redundant PSUs:
750W, 1100W, 1600W, or 2000W

Ports 4 x 1GbE or 10GbE LOM options
Optional PCIe NICs

Front Ports 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Direct micro-USB
2 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA

Rear Ports 2 x USB 3.0
1 x Serial (optional)
1 x VGA
1 x iDRAC RJ45

Internal Ports 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)

Slots Up to 8 x PCIe Gen3 slots

Bezel Optional security bezel

Form Factor 2U rack server

Dimensions & Weight Height: 86.8 mm (3.42")
Width: 482.0 mm (18.97")
Depth: 784.0 mm (30.87")
Maximum weight: 39.5 kg (87 lb)

Rack Support ReadyRails sliding rails with optional cable management arm

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High-capacity 2U rack server featuring dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, support for up to 24x 3.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap drives, up to 1TB DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots, and multiple PCIe Gen3 expansion slots. Designed for dense storage workloads, it includes iDRAC9 for remote management and is ideal for backup, archiving, and data-intensive applications. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years.

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2U rack server with dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, supports up to 12x 3.5" SAS/SATA drives, up to 3TB DDR4 memory, PCIe Gen3 slots, and iDRAC9 for enterprise-class management and storage scalability. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years.

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High-performance 2U server with support for 12x 2.5" NVMe and 12x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives, powered by dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, with up to 3TB DDR4 memory and advanced iDRAC9 remote management. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years.

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2U rack server featuring dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, supporting up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5" SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives. Offers up to 3TB DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, multiple PCIe Gen3 expansion slots, and advanced iDRAC9 remote management. Ideal for high-density storage, virtualization, and data-intensive enterprise workloads. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years.

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Optimized for maximum throughput, this 2U server supports up to 24x 2.5" NVMe drives, dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 3TB DDR4 memory, and full PCIe Gen3 expansion for data-intensive workloads. Comes with 1-Year TekShield Maintenance and Support, with options to extend up to 5 years.

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Dell PowerEdge R740xd Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U, dual-socket rack server optimized for software-defined storage, data-intensive workloads, and hybrid cloud environments. It supports up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, and offers high storage flexibility with configurations supporting up to 24 NVMe, SAS, or SATA drives. The R740xd delivers a balance of performance and scalability, ideal for workloads like virtualization, data analytics, and Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct.

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