Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″

Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″ – High-Capacity, Scalable 2U Server for Enterprise Workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″ is a powerful and highly flexible 2U rack server purpose-built for data-intensive enterprise environments. Featuring support for 12 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drives and dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, this server offers a perfect balance of high-capacity storage and compute performance. Whether you’re deploying software-defined storage (SDS), virtualization, backup and archive solutions, or data-heavy workloads, the R740XD 12×3.5″ provides the scalability and reliability needed to meet modern IT demands.

Designed to support up to 3TB of DDR4 RAM and up to 24 NVMe drives (depending on chassis), this system offers massive throughput and expansion flexibility for mid to large data centers.

Flexible Storage and Compute Power with Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″ offers a unique blend of storage capacity and server performance in a compact 2U form factor. With support for 12 large-format 3.5-inch bays, you can deploy high-capacity HDDs or SSDs to create cost-effective storage pools or performance-optimized solutions.

The system is powered by dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores each) and supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, ensuring it can handle demanding applications such as big data analytics, VDI, and high-volume transaction processing. PCIe Gen3 slots offer room for NICs, GPUs, and storage controllers, enabling you to tailor performance to your specific workloads.

Enterprise-Class Management with Dell OpenManage

Efficient server management is critical to enterprise success. The PowerEdge R740XD is equipped with iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, delivering advanced out-of-band system control without the need for OS-based agents. IT administrators can deploy, monitor, update, and remediate systems from anywhere with full visibility.

Through OpenManage Enterprise and OpenManage Mobile, administrators can automate routine tasks, receive alerts, and take actions across multiple servers. RESTful APIs and Redfish support further streamline management, enabling integration with tools like Ansible, VMware vCenter, and Microsoft System Center.

Robust Security and Data Protection Features

Security is a top priority for modern IT, and the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″ is built with a cyber-resilient architecture that protects your infrastructure:

• Secure Boot ensures only trusted firmware loads during startup

• Cryptographically Signed Firmware prevents unauthorized modifications

• System Lockdown Mode disables changes to critical system settings

• TPM 1.2/2.0 provides hardware-based data encryption and identity verification

• System Erase quickly and securely removes all data from memory and storage at end-of-life

• Supply Chain Assurance guarantees hardware authenticity from factory to rack

These integrated features reduce vulnerability exposure and support compliance with data protection standards like HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS.

Energy-Efficient Design and Uptime Optimization

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″ is designed to operate efficiently in high-density environments. It supports hot-plug, redundant 80 PLUS Titanium and Platinum power supplies, which minimize energy use while ensuring uptime. The server’s intelligent thermal management system automatically adjusts fan speeds and airflow based on workload, saving power without sacrificing performance.

Thanks to Fresh Air 2.0 compliance, the R740XD can operate at ambient temperatures of up to 35°C/95°F, reducing data center cooling costs.

Accelerated Deployment and SDS Readiness

For IT teams looking to deploy quickly, the PowerEdge R740XD is available as a Ready Node for software-defined storage platforms such as VMware vSAN, Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, and Dell VxFlex (formerly ScaleIO). These pre-configured, validated solutions shorten deployment time and ensure best-practice configurations, reducing integration risks and simplifying scaling.

Why Choose the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740XD 12×3.5″?

• Dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs (up to 28 cores each)

• Up to 3TB DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots

• 12x 3.5″ front hot-swap drive bays for high-capacity storage

• Support for SATA, SAS, SSD, and hybrid drive setups

• Multiple PCIe Gen3 slots for GPUs, RAID cards, or high-speed NICs

• iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for secure remote management

• Built-in security: TPM, Secure Boot, Signed Firmware, and more

• Energy-efficient power supplies and thermal optimization

• SDS-ready for platforms like VMware vSAN and VxFlex

• Perfect for virtualization, backup, file storage, and data analytics

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