Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server – High-Performance, Scalable Enterprise Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and flexibility for modern data centers. Designed to handle demanding workloads, the PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server provides enterprises with a versatile, high-capacity platform that balances compute power, storage expansion, and accelerated workloads. Ideal for software-defined storage, virtualization, HPC, and VDI deployments, this 2U dual-socket rack server ensures businesses can scale efficiently while maintaining high availability.

Key Benefits & Business Value

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server offers a comprehensive suite of benefits for enterprise IT:

• Maximize storage scalability: Supports up to 18 internal 3.5-inch drives or 24 NVMe drives, making it ideal for large-scale storage deployments.

• Enhanced compute performance: Powered by up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, with up to 28 cores per processor.

• Accelerate workloads: Supports GPU and FPGA options, including Nvidia Tesla and Intel Arria® accelerators, enabling high-performance computing and AI workloads.

• Simplified server management: OpenManage Enterprise and iDRAC9 streamline deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, reducing operational complexity.

• Robust security: Features like Secure Boot, System Lockdown, and System Erase protect against unauthorized access and ensure cyber resilience.

Choosing the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server ensures businesses can grow storage and compute capacity without compromising performance or reliability.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Processor

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server supports:

• Up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors

• Up to 28 cores per processor

• Ideal for virtualization, databases, HPC, and VDI deployments

This server provides high throughput and low latency for compute-intensive workloads.

Memory

Memory configuration ensures optimal performance:

• 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting RDIMM/LRDIMM

• Speeds up to 2666 MT/s

• Maximum capacity: 3TB

• Optional 12 NVDIMM modules, up to 192GB

• Registered ECC memory for error-free reliability

This configuration supports virtualization and memory-intensive applications with rapid response times.

Storage & RAID

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server provides comprehensive storage options:

• Front bays: Up to 18×3.5” SAS/SATA HDD or 24 NVMe SSDs

• Mid bays: Up to 4×3.5” or 2.5” drives, NVMe or SAS/SATA

• Rear bays: Up to 2×3.5” or 4×2.5” drives, NVMe or SAS/SATA

• Boot optimized storage: 2x M.2 SSDs (120GB or 240GB)

• RAID options: PERC H730P, H740P, H840, or software RAID (S140)

These storage configurations allow the PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server to optimize performance and capacity for software-defined storage and large datasets.

Power & Cooling

• Hot-plug redundant power supplies: 495W, 750W, 1100W, 1600W, 2000W

• Optional 48VDC or HVDC configurations

• Up to 6 redundant hot-plug fans

• Efficient thermal management for maximum uptime

Dimensions & Form Factor

• Rack Form Factor: 2U

• Maximum Depth: 715.5 mm

• Optional LCD or Security bezel for enhanced physical security

Management & Automation

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server features advanced management capabilities:

• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for agent-free server management

• OpenManage Enterprise & Essentials for monitoring and automation

• QuickSync 2 wireless module for mobile access

• Integration with Microsoft System Center, VMware vCenter™, and BMC software

These tools reduce administrative effort and increase IT efficiency.

Security Features

• TPM 1.2/2.0 optional

• Secure Boot and System Lockdown

• System Erase for secure data removal

• Cyber-resilient design from factory to retirement

These features ensure data protection and cyber resilience across the server lifecycle.

Networking & I/O

• Network daughter card options: 4x1GE, 2x10GE +2x1GE, 4x10GE, or 2x25GE

• Front ports: VGA, 2x USB 2.0, dedicated iDRAC Direct Micro-USB

• Rear ports: VGA, Serial, 2x USB 3.0, dedicated iDRAC network port

• PCIe Gen3 risers supporting up to 8 slots (max 4×16)

• GPU and FPGA accelerator support for enhanced workload performance

Supported Operating Systems

• Canonical Ubuntu LTS

• Citrix XenServer

• Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

• VMware ESXi

Use Cases

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server excels in various enterprise workloads:

• Software-defined storage: ScaleIO, VMware vSAN deployments

• Virtualization: Efficient multi-VM hosting

• Database hosting: SQL Server, Oracle, and analytics workloads

• High-performance computing (HPC): GPU and FPGA acceleration

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Large-scale VDI deployments

Sustainability & Efficiency

• Power-efficient design reduces operational costs

• Intelligent cooling with redundant fans improves energy efficiency

• Energy Star certified configurations available

• Advanced power management via OpenManage Power Center

Conclusion

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server is a high-performance, flexible, and secure platform for modern enterprises. With scalable storage, powerful processors, GPU and FPGA acceleration, and advanced management tools, this server delivers maximum performance, efficiency, and cyber-resilience. Whether for virtualization, software-defined storage, or high-performance workloads, the PowerEdge R740XD 18×3.5″ Server provides the foundation for a future-ready enterprise infrastructure.

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