Dell PowerEdge R740xd Server
SKU: Dell-R740xd-12B
Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R740xd Specifications
Chassis
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd server is the one of the best storage servers in Dell's 14th Generation of PowerEdge servers. The R740xd allows for a vast number of drives to be installed. There are two possible chassis options for the R740xd: 12 Bay LFF and 24 Bay SFF. The main differences between the two chassis are the number of drive bays and the drive form factor that they accept.
12 Bay LFF
The 12 Bay LFF chassis for the PowerEdge R740xd allow for twelve 3.5" SAS/SATA drives to be installed into the backplane. 2.5" hard drives and solid state drives can be plugged into the backplane via a 2.5" to 3.5" drive converter.
24 Bay SFF
The R740xd's 24 Bay SFF chassis allows for twenty-four 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs to be plugged into the backplane.
Rear Configurations
There are three rear configuration options for the Dell PowerEdge R740xd server. The first configuration includes two 3.5" rear flex bays, three full-height PCIe slots, and one low-profile PCIe slot. The second configuration includes four 2.5" rear flex bays, three full-height PCIe slots, and one low-profile PCIe slot. Each chassis has a dedicated iDRAC LAN port, a serial connector, a VGA port, two Type A USB 2.0 ports, a network daughter card slot, and two hot-swap power supply bays.
Processing Power
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd server can accept up to 1st Generation and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Total of 56 cores with a total of 28 cores per processor.
1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable
CPU | Step Code | Cores | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Bronze 3104 | SR3GM | 6 | 1.7GHz |
Bronze 3106 | SR3GL | 8 | 1.7GHz |
Silver 4106H | SR44Y | 8 | 1.8GHz |
Silver 4108 | SR3GJ | 8 | 1.8GHz |
Silver 4109T | SR3GP | 8 | 2.0 GHz |
Silver 4110 | SR3GH | 8 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4112 | SR3GN | 4 | 2.6GHz |
Silver 4114 | SR3GK | 10 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4114T | SR3MM | 10 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4116 | SR3HQ | 12 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4116T | SR3MQ | 12 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4123 | SR3VW | 8 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 5115 | SR3GB | 10 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 5117 | SR37S | 14 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 5117F | SR3KM | 14 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 5118 | SR3GF | 12 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 5119T | SR3MN | 14 | 1.9GHz |
Gold 5120 | SR3GD | 14 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5120T | SR3GC | 14 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5122 | SR3AT | 4 | 3.6GHz |
Gold 6122 | SRCKF | 20 | 1.8GHz |
Gold 6126 | SR3B3 | 12 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6126F | SR3KE | 12 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6126T | SR3J9 | 12 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6128 | SR3J4 | 6 | 3.4GHz |
Gold 6130 | SR3B9 | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6130F | SR3KD | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6130T | SR3J8 | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6132 | SR3J3 | 14 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6133 | SR3M1 | 20 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 6134 | SR3AR | 8 | 3.2GHz |
Gold 6136 | SR3B2 | 12 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 6138 | SR3B5 | 20 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 6138F | SR3KK | 20 | 2GHz |
Gold 6138P | SRCUG | 20 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 6138T | SR3J7 | 20 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 6140 | SR3AX | 18 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 6142 | SR3AY | 16 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6142F | SR3KH | 16 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6144 | SR3MB | 8 | 3.5GHz |
Gold 6146 | SR3MA | 12 | 3.2GHz |
Gold 6148 | SR3B6 | 20 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6148F | SR3KJ | 20 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6150 | SR37K | 18 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 6152 | SR3B4 | 22 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6154 | SR3J5 | 18 | 3.0GHz |
Platinum 8153 | SR3BA | 16 | 2.0GHz |
Platinum 8156 | SR3AV | 4 | 3.6GHz |
Platinum 8158 | SR3B7 | 12 | 3.0GHz |
Platinum 8160 | SR3B0 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8160F | SR3B8 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8160T | SR3J6 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8164 | SR3BB | 26 | 2.0GHz |
Platinum 8168 | SR37J | 24 | 2.7GHz |
Platinum 8170 | SR37H | 26 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8176 | SR37A | 28 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8176F | SR3MK | 28 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8180 | SR377 | 28 | 2.5GHz |
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable
CPU | Step Code | Cores | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Bronze 3204 | SRFBP | 6 | 1.9GHz |
Bronze 3206R | SRG25 | 8 | 1.9GHz |
Silver 4208 | SRFBM | 8 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4209T | SRFBQ | 8 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4210 | SRFBL | 10 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4210R | SRG24 | 10 | 2.4GHz |
Silver 4210T | SRGYH | 10 | 2.3GHz |
Silver 4214 | SRFB9 | 12 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4214R | SRG1W | 12 | 2.4GHz |
Silver 4214Y | SRFDG | 12 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4215 | SRFBA | 8 | 2.5GHz |
Silver 4215R | SRGZE | 8 | 3.2GHz |
Silver 4216 | SRFBB | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 5215 | SRFBC | 10 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 5215L | SRFBE | 10 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 5217 | SRFBF | 8 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 5218 | SRF8T | 16 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 5218B | SRFDJ | 16 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 5218N | SRFD9 | 16 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 5218R | SRGZ7 | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 5218T | SRFPM | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 5220 | SRFBJ | 18 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5220R | SRGZP | 24 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5220S | SRFPT | 18 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 5220T | SRFPK | 18 | 1.9GHz |
Gold 5222 | SRF8V | 4 | 3.8GHz |
Gold 6208U | SRGZD | 16 | 2.9GHz |
Gold 6209U | SRFQ3 | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6210U | SRF9B | 20 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 6212U | SRF9A | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6222V | SRFQ5 | 20 | 1.8GHz |
Gold 6226 | SRFPP | 12 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 6226R | SRGZC | 16 | 2.9GHz |
Gold 6230 | SRF8W | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6230N | SRFPR | 20 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 6230R | SRGZA | 26 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6230T | SRFPS | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6234 | SRFPN | 8 | 3.3GHz |
Gold 6238 | SRFPL | 22 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6238L | SRFQ2 | 22 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6238R | SRGZ9 | 28 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 6238T | SRF9C | 22 | 1.9GHz |
Gold 6240 | SRF8X | 18 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6240L | SRFQ0 | 18 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6240R | SRGZ8 | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6240Y | SRF9D | 18 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6242 | SRF8Y | 16 | 2.8GHz |
Gold 6242R | SRGZJ | 20 | 3.1GHz |
Gold 6244 | SRF8Z | 8 | 3.6GHz |
Gold 6246 | SRFPJ | 12 | 3.3GHz |
Gold 6246R | SRGZL | 16 | 3.4GHz |
Gold 6248 | SRF90 | 20 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 6248R | SRGZG | 24 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 6250 | SRGTR | 8 | 3.9GHz |
Gold 6250L | SRH5D | 8 | 3.9GHz |
Gold 6252 | SRF91 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6252N | SRFPQ | 24 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 6254 | SRF92 | 18 | 3.1GHz |
Gold 6256 | SRGTQ | 12 | 3.6GHz |
Gold 6258R | SRGZF | 28 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 6262V | SRFQ4 | 24 | 1.9GHz |
Platinum 8253 | SRF93 | 16 | 2.2GHz |
Platinum 8256 | SRF94 | 4 | 3.8GHz |
Platinum 8260 | SRF9H | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Platinum 8260L | SRF9G | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Platinum 8260Y | SRF9F | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Platinum 8268 | SRF95 | 24 | 2.9GHz |
Platinum 8270 | SRF96 | 26 | 2.7GHz |
Platinum 8276 | SRF99 | 28 | 2.2GHz |
Platinum 8276L | SRF97 | 28 | 2.2GHz |
Platinum 8280 | SRF9P | 28 | 2.7GHz |
Platinum 8280L | SRF9R | 28 | 2.7GHz |
Memory
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd Server has a total of 24 DIMM slots which makes this system great in terms of scalability. This system accepts DDR4 memory. ECC Registered (RDIMMs), Load Reduced (LRDIMMs), and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) can be used with the R740xd, but you cannot mix these two types. Capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. 128GB is only available with LRDIMMs and 256GB and 512GB are only available with DCPMM. With Load Reduced and Intel Optane, you can achieve an overall greater RAM capacity. With ECC Registered memory, you can achieve a max of 1.5TB with a configuration of 24x64GB modules. With Load Reduced, the max you can achieve is 3TB with a configuration of 24x128GB modules. With Intel Optane alone, 6.14TB can be acheived with 12x512GB modules. The Dell R740xd supports memory speeds of 2133MT/s, 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, 2933MT/s, and 3200MT/s. The processor you have installed will determine the max memory speed that you can use with your system. For example, if your processor supports a max memory speed off 2666MT/s and you install a 2933MT/s module, the module will clock down to 2666MT/s. 2933MT/s is the fastest possible speed for this system.
Storage
Supported Drives (2.5")
Type | Speeds | Max Capacity (Per Drive) |
---|---|---|
SAS | 7.2K, 10K, 15K | 2.4TB |
SATA | 7.2K | 2TB |
SSD | 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s | 7.68TB |
Supported Drives (3.5")
Type | Speeds | Max Capacity (Per Drive) |
---|---|---|
SAS | 7.2K | 18TB |
SATA | 7.2K | 16TB |
SSD | 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s | 7.68TB |
Power Supplies
How Many Power Supplies does the R740xd Take?
The PowerEdge R740xd server can hold up to two hot-swap power supplies. Hot-swap means that power supplies can be install/removed as long as one power supply remains plugged in.
Power Supply Options
Power supply options for the R740xd include:
- Titanium 750W
- Platinum 495W
- Platinum 750W
- Platinum 750W Mixed Mode HVDC (China Only)
- Platinum 750W Mixed Mode 240V DC (China Only)
- Platinum 1100W
- Platinum 1600W
- Platinum 2000W
- Platinum 2400W
- 1100W 380V DC (China and Japan Only)
- Gold 1100W -48V DC
RAID Options
RAID Options | RAID Levels | Cache | Drive Speeds | PCIe Generation | RAID Hardware |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S140 onboard software | 0,1,5,10 | None | 6 Gb/s SATA/NVMe | N/A | Software |
HBA330 | Passthrough | None | 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.0 | Hardware |
HBA350i | Passthrough | None | 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 4.0 | Hardware |
HBA355e | Passthrough | None | 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 4.0 | Hardware |
12Gbps SAS Ext. HBA | Passthrough | None | 12 Gb/s SAS | PCIe 3.0 | Hardware |
H730P | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 2 GB NV | 6 Gb/s SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.0 | Hardware |
H740P | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 8 GB NV | 6 Gb/s SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.1 | Hardware |
H750 | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 8 GB NV | 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 4.0 | Hardware |
H840 | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 8 GB NV | 6 Gb/s SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.1 | Hardware |
Network Interface Card Options
Daughter Cards
Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 |
Broadcom 5720/57412 Quad Port 2x1GbE RJ45 + 2x10GbE SFP+ |
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 |
Intel i350/X550 Quad Port 2x1GbE RJ45 + 2x10GbE RJ45 |
Intel i350/X710 Quad Port 2x1GbE RJ45 + 2x10GbE SFP+ |
Intel X550 Quad Port 4x10GbE RJ45 |
PCIe Cards
Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 Full Height |
Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45 Full Height |
Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Low Profile |
Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Full Height |
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Low Profile |
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Full Height |
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Full Height |
Intel X550 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Intel X710 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Full Height |
Intel XL710 Dual Port 2x40GbE QSFP+ Full Height |
Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Low Profile |
Emulex LPE 35002 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Low Profile |
Emulex LPE 35002 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Full Height |
QLogic 2690 Single Port 1x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2 |
QLogic 2690 Single Port 1x16Gb FC HBA Full Height V2 |
QLogic 2692 Dual Port 2x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2 |
QLogic 2692 Dual Port 2x16Gb FC HBA Full Height V2 |
QLogic 2772 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2 |
QLogic 2772 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Full Height V2 |
Systems Management Solutions
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC9 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC9 web interface, by setting the iDRAC IP in system setup, and searching the IP in a web browser.
Supported Operating Systems:
The PowerEdge R740xd supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. These operating systems include, but are not limited to:
- ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.1
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9
- ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12
- ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 15
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 18.04
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 7.0
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 8.0
- ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2
- ⦿ Window Server 2016
- ⦿ Window Server 2019
- ⦿ Window Server 2022 LTSC
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Technical Information Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a powerful 1U rackmount server, that can handle almost anything you throw at it. It is loaded with features that expand the cababilities of the system. Learning about these features is the best thing you can do to fully take advantage of the perks of the R740xd. We have compiled a few guides that are useful for learning the ins and outs of the Dell PowerEdge R740xd server.
Technical Guide
Learn the ins and outs of the R740xd: View PowerEdge R740xd Technical Guide
Technical Specifications
For all technical information regarding the PowerEdge R740xd, refer to the R740xd technical specificaitons: View PowerEdge R740xd Technical Specifications
Spec Sheet
Need a quick overview of the R740xd's specs? Check out the R740xd spec sheet: View PowerEdge R740xd Spec Sheet
Installation and Service Manual
Need help installing/replacing components or with using diagnostic's tools? The Installation and Service Manual is a fantastic resource: View PowerEdge R740xd Installation and Service Manual
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide
Everything you need to know about iDRAC 9, all in one place: View PowerEdge R740xd iDRAC 9 User's Guide
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide
Navigate Lifecycle Controller with the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide: View PowerEdge R740xd Lifecycle Controller Setup Guide
Dell Systems Management Overview
Learn about the R740xd's System Managment Technologies: View PowerEdge R740xd Dell System Management Overview Guide
BIOS Upgrade EFI File Download
Upgrade your BIOS Via an EFI File: Download PowerEdge R740xd BIOS Upgrade EFI File
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Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R740xd Specifications
Chassis
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd server is the one of the best storage servers in Dell's 14th Generation of PowerEdge servers. The R740xd allows for a vast number of drives to be installed. There are two possible chassis options for the R740xd: 12 Bay LFF and 24 Bay SFF. The main differences between the two chassis are the number of drive bays and the drive form factor that they accept.
12 Bay LFF
The 12 Bay LFF chassis for the PowerEdge R740xd allow for twelve 3.5" SAS/SATA drives to be installed into the backplane. 2.5" hard drives and solid state drives can be plugged into the backplane via a 2.5" to 3.5" drive converter.
24 Bay SFF
The R740xd's 24 Bay SFF chassis allows for twenty-four 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs to be plugged into the backplane.
Rear Configurations
There are three rear configuration options for the Dell PowerEdge R740xd server. The first configuration includes two 3.5" rear flex bays, three full-height PCIe slots, and one low-profile PCIe slot. The second configuration includes four 2.5" rear flex bays, three full-height PCIe slots, and one low-profile PCIe slot. Each chassis has a dedicated iDRAC LAN port, a serial connector, a VGA port, two Type A USB 2.0 ports, a network daughter card slot, and two hot-swap power supply bays.
Processing Power
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd server can accept up to 1st Generation and 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Total of 56 cores with a total of 28 cores per processor.
1st Generation Intel Xeon Scalable
CPU | Step Code | Cores | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Bronze 3104 | SR3GM | 6 | 1.7GHz |
Bronze 3106 | SR3GL | 8 | 1.7GHz |
Silver 4106H | SR44Y | 8 | 1.8GHz |
Silver 4108 | SR3GJ | 8 | 1.8GHz |
Silver 4109T | SR3GP | 8 | 2.0 GHz |
Silver 4110 | SR3GH | 8 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4112 | SR3GN | 4 | 2.6GHz |
Silver 4114 | SR3GK | 10 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4114T | SR3MM | 10 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4116 | SR3HQ | 12 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4116T | SR3MQ | 12 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4123 | SR3VW | 8 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 5115 | SR3GB | 10 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 5117 | SR37S | 14 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 5117F | SR3KM | 14 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 5118 | SR3GF | 12 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 5119T | SR3MN | 14 | 1.9GHz |
Gold 5120 | SR3GD | 14 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5120T | SR3GC | 14 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5122 | SR3AT | 4 | 3.6GHz |
Gold 6122 | SRCKF | 20 | 1.8GHz |
Gold 6126 | SR3B3 | 12 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6126F | SR3KE | 12 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6126T | SR3J9 | 12 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6128 | SR3J4 | 6 | 3.4GHz |
Gold 6130 | SR3B9 | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6130F | SR3KD | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6130T | SR3J8 | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6132 | SR3J3 | 14 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6133 | SR3M1 | 20 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 6134 | SR3AR | 8 | 3.2GHz |
Gold 6136 | SR3B2 | 12 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 6138 | SR3B5 | 20 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 6138F | SR3KK | 20 | 2GHz |
Gold 6138P | SRCUG | 20 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 6138T | SR3J7 | 20 | 2.0GHz |
Gold 6140 | SR3AX | 18 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 6142 | SR3AY | 16 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6142F | SR3KH | 16 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6144 | SR3MB | 8 | 3.5GHz |
Gold 6146 | SR3MA | 12 | 3.2GHz |
Gold 6148 | SR3B6 | 20 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6148F | SR3KJ | 20 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6150 | SR37K | 18 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 6152 | SR3B4 | 22 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6154 | SR3J5 | 18 | 3.0GHz |
Platinum 8153 | SR3BA | 16 | 2.0GHz |
Platinum 8156 | SR3AV | 4 | 3.6GHz |
Platinum 8158 | SR3B7 | 12 | 3.0GHz |
Platinum 8160 | SR3B0 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8160F | SR3B8 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8160T | SR3J6 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8164 | SR3BB | 26 | 2.0GHz |
Platinum 8168 | SR37J | 24 | 2.7GHz |
Platinum 8170 | SR37H | 26 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8176 | SR37A | 28 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8176F | SR3MK | 28 | 2.1GHz |
Platinum 8180 | SR377 | 28 | 2.5GHz |
2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable
CPU | Step Code | Cores | Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Bronze 3204 | SRFBP | 6 | 1.9GHz |
Bronze 3206R | SRG25 | 8 | 1.9GHz |
Silver 4208 | SRFBM | 8 | 2.1GHz |
Silver 4209T | SRFBQ | 8 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4210 | SRFBL | 10 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4210R | SRG24 | 10 | 2.4GHz |
Silver 4210T | SRGYH | 10 | 2.3GHz |
Silver 4214 | SRFB9 | 12 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4214R | SRG1W | 12 | 2.4GHz |
Silver 4214Y | SRFDG | 12 | 2.2GHz |
Silver 4215 | SRFBA | 8 | 2.5GHz |
Silver 4215R | SRGZE | 8 | 3.2GHz |
Silver 4216 | SRFBB | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 5215 | SRFBC | 10 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 5215L | SRFBE | 10 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 5217 | SRFBF | 8 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 5218 | SRF8T | 16 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 5218B | SRFDJ | 16 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 5218N | SRFD9 | 16 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 5218R | SRGZ7 | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 5218T | SRFPM | 16 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 5220 | SRFBJ | 18 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5220R | SRGZP | 24 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 5220S | SRFPT | 18 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 5220T | SRFPK | 18 | 1.9GHz |
Gold 5222 | SRF8V | 4 | 3.8GHz |
Gold 6208U | SRGZD | 16 | 2.9GHz |
Gold 6209U | SRFQ3 | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6210U | SRF9B | 20 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 6212U | SRF9A | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6222V | SRFQ5 | 20 | 1.8GHz |
Gold 6226 | SRFPP | 12 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 6226R | SRGZC | 16 | 2.9GHz |
Gold 6230 | SRF8W | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6230N | SRFPR | 20 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 6230R | SRGZA | 26 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6230T | SRFPS | 20 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6234 | SRFPN | 8 | 3.3GHz |
Gold 6238 | SRFPL | 22 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6238L | SRFQ2 | 22 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6238R | SRGZ9 | 28 | 2.2GHz |
Gold 6238T | SRF9C | 22 | 1.9GHz |
Gold 6240 | SRF8X | 18 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6240L | SRFQ0 | 18 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6240R | SRGZ8 | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Gold 6240Y | SRF9D | 18 | 2.6GHz |
Gold 6242 | SRF8Y | 16 | 2.8GHz |
Gold 6242R | SRGZJ | 20 | 3.1GHz |
Gold 6244 | SRF8Z | 8 | 3.6GHz |
Gold 6246 | SRFPJ | 12 | 3.3GHz |
Gold 6246R | SRGZL | 16 | 3.4GHz |
Gold 6248 | SRF90 | 20 | 2.5GHz |
Gold 6248R | SRGZG | 24 | 3.0GHz |
Gold 6250 | SRGTR | 8 | 3.9GHz |
Gold 6250L | SRH5D | 8 | 3.9GHz |
Gold 6252 | SRF91 | 24 | 2.1GHz |
Gold 6252N | SRFPQ | 24 | 2.3GHz |
Gold 6254 | SRF92 | 18 | 3.1GHz |
Gold 6256 | SRGTQ | 12 | 3.6GHz |
Gold 6258R | SRGZF | 28 | 2.7GHz |
Gold 6262V | SRFQ4 | 24 | 1.9GHz |
Platinum 8253 | SRF93 | 16 | 2.2GHz |
Platinum 8256 | SRF94 | 4 | 3.8GHz |
Platinum 8260 | SRF9H | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Platinum 8260L | SRF9G | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Platinum 8260Y | SRF9F | 24 | 2.4GHz |
Platinum 8268 | SRF95 | 24 | 2.9GHz |
Platinum 8270 | SRF96 | 26 | 2.7GHz |
Platinum 8276 | SRF99 | 28 | 2.2GHz |
Platinum 8276L | SRF97 | 28 | 2.2GHz |
Platinum 8280 | SRF9P | 28 | 2.7GHz |
Platinum 8280L | SRF9R | 28 | 2.7GHz |
Memory
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd Server has a total of 24 DIMM slots which makes this system great in terms of scalability. This system accepts DDR4 memory. ECC Registered (RDIMMs), Load Reduced (LRDIMMs), and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory (DCPMM) can be used with the R740xd, but you cannot mix these two types. Capacities of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. 128GB is only available with LRDIMMs and 256GB and 512GB are only available with DCPMM. With Load Reduced and Intel Optane, you can achieve an overall greater RAM capacity. With ECC Registered memory, you can achieve a max of 1.5TB with a configuration of 24x64GB modules. With Load Reduced, the max you can achieve is 3TB with a configuration of 24x128GB modules. With Intel Optane alone, 6.14TB can be acheived with 12x512GB modules. The Dell R740xd supports memory speeds of 2133MT/s, 2400MT/s, 2666MT/s, 2933MT/s, and 3200MT/s. The processor you have installed will determine the max memory speed that you can use with your system. For example, if your processor supports a max memory speed off 2666MT/s and you install a 2933MT/s module, the module will clock down to 2666MT/s. 2933MT/s is the fastest possible speed for this system.
Storage
Supported Drives (2.5")
Type | Speeds | Max Capacity (Per Drive) |
---|---|---|
SAS | 7.2K, 10K, 15K | 2.4TB |
SATA | 7.2K | 2TB |
SSD | 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s | 7.68TB |
Supported Drives (3.5")
Type | Speeds | Max Capacity (Per Drive) |
---|---|---|
SAS | 7.2K | 18TB |
SATA | 7.2K | 16TB |
SSD | 6Gb/s, 12Gb/s | 7.68TB |
Power Supplies
How Many Power Supplies does the R740xd Take?
The PowerEdge R740xd server can hold up to two hot-swap power supplies. Hot-swap means that power supplies can be install/removed as long as one power supply remains plugged in.
Power Supply Options
Power supply options for the R740xd include:
- Titanium 750W
- Platinum 495W
- Platinum 750W
- Platinum 750W Mixed Mode HVDC (China Only)
- Platinum 750W Mixed Mode 240V DC (China Only)
- Platinum 1100W
- Platinum 1600W
- Platinum 2000W
- Platinum 2400W
- 1100W 380V DC (China and Japan Only)
- Gold 1100W -48V DC
RAID Options
RAID Options | RAID Levels | Cache | Drive Speeds | PCIe Generation | RAID Hardware |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S140 onboard software | 0,1,5,10 | None | 6 Gb/s SATA/NVMe | N/A | Software |
HBA330 | Passthrough | None | 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.0 | Hardware |
HBA350i | Passthrough | None | 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 4.0 | Hardware |
HBA355e | Passthrough | None | 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 4.0 | Hardware |
12Gbps SAS Ext. HBA | Passthrough | None | 12 Gb/s SAS | PCIe 3.0 | Hardware |
H730P | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 2 GB NV | 6 Gb/s SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.0 | Hardware |
H740P | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 8 GB NV | 6 Gb/s SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.1 | Hardware |
H750 | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 8 GB NV | 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 4.0 | Hardware |
H840 | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 | 8 GB NV | 6 Gb/s SATA 12 Gb/s SAS |
PCIe 3.1 | Hardware |
Network Interface Card Options
Daughter Cards
Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 |
Broadcom 5720/57412 Quad Port 2x1GbE RJ45 + 2x10GbE SFP+ |
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 |
Intel i350/X550 Quad Port 2x1GbE RJ45 + 2x10GbE RJ45 |
Intel i350/X710 Quad Port 2x1GbE RJ45 + 2x10GbE SFP+ |
Intel X550 Quad Port 4x10GbE RJ45 |
PCIe Cards
Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 4x1GbE RJ45 Full Height |
Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 2x1GbE RJ45 Full Height |
Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Low Profile |
Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Full Height |
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Low Profile |
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Full Height |
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Full Height |
Intel X550 Dual Port 2x10GbE RJ45 Low Profile |
Intel X710 Dual Port 2x10GbE SFP+ Full Height |
Intel XL710 Dual Port 2x40GbE QSFP+ Full Height |
Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 2x10/25GbE SFP28 Low Profile |
Emulex LPE 35002 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Low Profile |
Emulex LPE 35002 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Full Height |
QLogic 2690 Single Port 1x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2 |
QLogic 2690 Single Port 1x16Gb FC HBA Full Height V2 |
QLogic 2692 Dual Port 2x16Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2 |
QLogic 2692 Dual Port 2x16Gb FC HBA Full Height V2 |
QLogic 2772 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Low Profile V2 |
QLogic 2772 Dual Port 2x32Gb FC HBA Full Height V2 |
Systems Management Solutions
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd Server utilizes the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9), which allows you to easily manage your Dell server. The iDRAC9 web interface provides a variety of useful information and features, that make managing your Dell server an easy task. Features include, but are not limited to hardware monitoring, power control, remote console, control over system settings, firmware update control, storage management, and much more. You can access the iDRAC9 web interface, by setting the iDRAC IP in system setup, and searching the IP in a web browser.
Supported Operating Systems:
The PowerEdge R740xd supports a wide variety of operating systems which ranges from different distributions of Linux, VMware, and Windows Server. These operating systems include, but are not limited to:
- ⦿ Citrix XenServer 7.1
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 7
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 8
- ⦿ Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 9
- ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 12
- ⦿ SUSE Linux ES 15
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 18.04
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS
- ⦿ Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.0
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.5
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 6.7
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 7.0
- ⦿ VMware ESXi 8.0
- ⦿ Window Server 2012 R2
- ⦿ Window Server 2016
- ⦿ Window Server 2019
- ⦿ Window Server 2022 LTSC
Dell PowerEdge R740xd Video
Technical Information Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a powerful 1U rackmount server, that can handle almost anything you throw at it. It is loaded with features that expand the cababilities of the system. Learning about these features is the best thing you can do to fully take advantage of the perks of the R740xd. We have compiled a few guides that are useful for learning the ins and outs of the Dell PowerEdge R740xd server.
Technical Guide
Learn the ins and outs of the R740xd: View PowerEdge R740xd Technical Guide
Technical Specifications
For all technical information regarding the PowerEdge R740xd, refer to the R740xd technical specificaitons: View PowerEdge R740xd Technical Specifications
Spec Sheet
Need a quick overview of the R740xd's specs? Check out the R740xd spec sheet: View PowerEdge R740xd Spec Sheet
Installation and Service Manual
Need help installing/replacing components or with using diagnostic's tools? The Installation and Service Manual is a fantastic resource: View PowerEdge R740xd Installation and Service Manual
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide
Everything you need to know about iDRAC 9, all in one place: View PowerEdge R740xd iDRAC 9 User's Guide
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide
Navigate Lifecycle Controller with the Lifecycle Controller User's Guide: View PowerEdge R740xd Lifecycle Controller Setup Guide
Dell Systems Management Overview
Learn about the R740xd's System Managment Technologies: View PowerEdge R740xd Dell System Management Overview Guide
BIOS Upgrade EFI File Download
Upgrade your BIOS Via an EFI File: Download PowerEdge R740xd BIOS Upgrade EFI File
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