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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd
The PowerEdge R740xd delivers a perfect balance between storage scalability and performance. The 2U two-socket platform is ideal for software defined storage, service providers or as virtual desktop infrastructure.
Features
Maximize performance and capacity
The scalable system architecture behind the R740xd with up to 24 NVMe drives creates the ideal balance between scalability and performance. The R740xd versatility is highlighted with the ability to mix any drive type to create the optimum configuration of NVMe, SSD and HDD for either performance, capacity or both. The R740xd is the platform of choice for software defined storage and is the foundation for VSAN or the PowerEdge XC.
• Maximize storage performance with up to 24 NVMe drives and ensure application performance scales to meet demands.
• Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.
• Simplify and accelerate ScaleIO or VMware vSAN™ deployments with validated, pre-bundled and tailored Ready Nodes.
Accelerate workloads with up to three double-width 300W GPUs, or up to six single-width 150W GPUs, or up to three double-width or up to four single-width FPGAs.
Automate systems management with OpenManage
Dell EMC PowerEdge servers with OpenManage™ technology work at peak efficiency for PowerEdge servers, delivering intelligent, automated management of routine tasks. Combined with unique agent-free management capabilities, the R740xd is simply managed, freeing up time for high profile projects.
• Simplify management with the OpenManage EnterpriseTM console, with customized reporting and automatic discovery.
• Take advantage of QuickSync 2 capabilities and gain access to your servers easily through your phone or tablet.
Ensure server security from factory to you
Every PowerEdge server is designed as part of a cyber resilient architecture, integrating security into the full server life cycle. The R740xd leverages new security features built-into every new PowerEdge server strengthening protection so you can reliably and securely deliver accurate data to your customers no matter where they are. By considering each aspect of system security,from design to retirement, Dell EMC ensures trust and delivers a worry-free, secure infrastructure without compromise.
• Rely on a secure component supply chain to ensure protection from factory to the data center.
• Maintain data safety with cryptographically signed firmware packages and Secure Boot.
• Protect your server from malicious malware with iDRAC9 Server Lockdown mode (requires Enterprise or Datacenter license).
• Wipe all data from storage media including hard drives, SSDs and system memory
Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd Spec Sheet
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Processor |
Up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor |
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Memory |
24 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2933MT/s, 3TB max Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB Max Up to 12 Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory PMem, 6. 14TB max, (7.68TB max with DPCMM + LRDIMM) Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only |
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Storage controllers
Internal boot |
Internal Controllers: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330, H750, HBA350i External Controllers: H840, HBA355e, 12 Gbps SAS HBA Software RAID:S140 Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS):HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240GB, 480GB Internal Dual SD Module1 |
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Drive bays |
Front bays: Up to 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD max 184.32TB or up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 216TB Mid bay: Up to 4 x 2.5”, max 30.72TB SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), or up to 4 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD, max 64TB Rear bays: Up to 4 x 2.5”, max 30.72TB SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), or up to 2 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 32TB |
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Power supplies |
Titanium 750W, Platinum 495W, 750W, 750W 240VDC,* 1100W, 1100W 380VDC* 1600W, 2000W and 2400W, Gold 1100W -48VDC |
Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy Up to 6 hot plugs fans with full redundancy *Only available in China and Japan |
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Dimensions |
Form factor: Rack (2U) |
Height: 86.8m (3.42”) Width*: 434mm (17.08”) Depth*: 737.5mm (29.03”) Weight: 33. 1kg (73lbs.) |
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Embedded management |
iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional) |
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Bezel |
Optional LCD Bezel or Security bezel |
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OpenManage™ Software |
OpenManage Enterprise |
OpenManage Mobile OpenManage Power Center |
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Integrations and connections |
Integrations: Microsoft® System Center VMware® vCenter™ BMC Truesight Red Hat® Ansible Modules |
Connections: Nagios® Core & Nagios® XI Micro Focus Operations Manager IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus |
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Security |
TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 optional Cryptographically signed firmware Secure Boot |
System Lockdown (requires iDRAC Enterprise or Datacenter) Silicon Root of Trust Secure erase |
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I/O & Ports |
Network daughter card options 4 x 1GbE or 2 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE or 4 x 10GbE or 2 x 25GbE Front ports: 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Direct Micro-USB, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0 (optional) 1 x VGA Rear ports: 1 x Dedicated iDRAC network port, 1 x Serial, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x VGA Video card: 2 x VGA Riser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots |
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Accelerator options |
Up to three 300W or six 150W GPUs, or up to three double-width or four single-width FPGAs. GPU and FPGA options are available only on 24 x 2.5” drive chassis. |
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Supported operating systems |
Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS Citrix® Hypervisor Microsoft Windows Server® LTSC with Hyper-V Oracle® Linux |
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server VMware® ESXi
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OEM-ready version available |
From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. |
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