R740xd SPEC SHEET

POWEREDGE R740xd
Maximize storage performance
and scalability
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.

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 ScaleIO, 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 3 double-width 300W GPUs, up to 6 single-width 150W GPUs or up to 4 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 New OpenManage Enterprise 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
PowerEdge R740xd
without compromise.  • Choose the right
• Rely on a secure component supply chain to ensure protection from factory to resources to power
the data center. your workloads
• Maintain data safety with cryptographically signed firmware packages and with NVMe, GPU or
Secure Boot. FPGA options
• Prevent unauthorized or malicious change with Server Lockdown.
• Wipe all data from storage media including hard drives, SSDs and system
memory quickly and securely with System Erase.

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Features
Processor Up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor

24 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2666MT/s, 3TB max
Memory Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB Max
Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only

Storage controllers Internal controllers: PERC H730P, H740P, Software RAID (SWRAID) S140
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem: HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB or 240 GB
External PERC (RAID): H840
12Gbps SAS HBAs (non-RAID): External-12Gbps SAS HBA (non-RAID): Internal- HBA330 (non-RAID)

Drive bays Front bays: Up to 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD max 153TB or up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 144TB
Mid bay: Up to 4 x 2.5”, max 25TB SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD max 25TB or up to 4 x 3.5”, max 48TB
Rear bays: Up to 4 x 2.5”, max 25TB SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD or up to 2 x 3.5” max 24TB SAS/SATA HDD

Power supplies Titanium 750W, Platinum 48VDC 1100W, 380HVDC 1100W, 240HVDC 750W
495W, 750W, 1100W, Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy
1600W, and 2000W Up to 6 hot plugs fans with full redundancy

Dimensions Form factor: Rack (2U) Max depth: 715.5 mm

Embedded management IPMI 2.0 compliant

iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express, Enterprise)
Quick Sync 2 wireless module optional

Bezel Optional LCD Bezel or Security bezel

OpenManage™ Software OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Mobile

OpenManage Essentials OpenManage Power Center

Integrations and Integrations: Microsoft® System Center, HP Operations Manager,

connections VMware® vCenter™, BMC Software IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus,
IBM Tivoli® Network Manager,
Connections: Nagios & Nagios XI, CA Network and Systems Management
Oracle Enterprise Manager,

Security TPM 1.2/2.0 optional System Lockdown

Secure erase
Secure Boot

I/O & Ports Network daughter card options

4 x 1GE or 2 x 10GE + 2 x 1GE or 4 x 10GE or 2 x 25GE
Front ports: VGA, 2 x USB 2.0, dedicated IDRAC Direct Micro-USB
Rear ports: VGA, Serial, 2 x USB 3.0, dedicated iDRAC network port
Video card: VGA
Riser options with p to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots

Accelerator options GPU and FPGA options are available only on 24 x 2.5”
drive chassis. Nvidia Tesla P100, K80, K40, Grid M60, See Dell.com/GPU for latest information.
M10, P4, Quadro P4000, NVIDIA V100 or Intel Arria®
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Supported operating Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS

systems Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux Dell.com/OSsupport
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi

OEM-ready version From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. For more
available information, visit Dell.com/OEM.

Recommended support Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for premium hardware and software support for your PowerEdge
ontact your Dell representative today for more information.

Learn more at Dell.com/PowerEdge

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