Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-LFF Server with Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6138 – High-Capacity 2U Storage Performer
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Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-LFF Server with Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6138 – High-Capacity 2U Storage Performer

Keywords

PowerEdge R740xd, Intel Xeon Gold 6138, DDR4 32GB 2666MT/s, PERC H730P, 960GB SAS SSD, 8TB SAS HDD, iDRAC9 Enterprise

Description

The PowerEdge R740xd is a robust 2U, dual-socket server tailored for storage-intensive workloads, offering a scalable and balanced infrastructure platform. Equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6138 CPUs, it delivers the necessary compute power for virtualization, high-availability applications, and software-defined storage systems. This aligns with Dell’s design ethos for secure, cyber-resilient platforms across their PowerEdge line.

This build includes four DDR4 32GB 2666MT/s modules, yielding 128GB total memory—perfectly matched for enterprise-grade caching or moderate virtualization needs. The R740xd supports up to 3TB of RAM across 24 DIMM slots, affording plenty of upgrade headroom. 

Storage flexibility is central here: two 960GB SAS SSDs paired with a single 8TB LFF SAS HDD under a PERC H730P RAID controller ensures fast boot and application storage with capacity fallback. The R740xd allows mixing of SSD and HDD, in configurations scalable up to 12 front-loaded 3.5" bays. 

Remote management via iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full lifecycle control, firmware updates, and secure remote diagnostics—a must-have for distributed data centers or unmanned deployments. 

The dual 750W Platinum power supplies ensure resilience and redundancy, aligning with enterprise uptime standards and the R740xd’s strong focus on availability.

Key Features

  • Model: Dell PowerEdge R740xd 12-LFF chassis
  • Processors: 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6138 (20 cores each, 2.00 GHz)
  • Memory: 4 × 32GB DDR4 2666MT/s (128GB total), expandable to 3TB
  • RAID Controller: PERC H730P with 2GB NV Cache
  • Storage: 2 × 960GB SAS SSD + 1 × 8TB 3.5" SAS HDD
  • Network: Onboard 4 × 1GbE RJ45 LAN ports
  • Remote Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise
  • Power: Dual 750W Platinum hot-swap PSUs
  • Rails: ReadyRack sliding rails for R740xd deployment

Configuration

ComponentSpecification
ModelPowerEdge R740xd, 12LFF
CPU2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6138, 20-core, 2.00 GHz
Memory4 × 32GB DDR4 2666MT/s (128GB)
RAID ControllerPERC H730P Integrated, 2GB NV Cache
Storage2 × 960GB SAS SSDs; 1 × 8TB SAS HDD (3.5" LFF)
Networking4 × 1GbE RJ45 integrated
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise
Power Supply2 × 750W Platinum hot-swap PSUs
RailsSliding Ready Rack Rails for R740xd

Compatibility

This PowerEdge R740xd supports second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors like the Xeon Gold 6138. It supports RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 memory up to 2933 MT/s and up to 3 TB total memory across its 24 slots. 

Storage options are highly flexible, including combinations of SAS/SATA SSDs, HDDs, and NVMe in front-loaded bays; this aligns perfectly with your mixed SAS SSD and HDD layout. 

The iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management, alongside PERC H730P RAID, ensures compatibility with modern enterprise management infrastructure, including Dell OpenManage workflows. 

Usage Scenarios

High-Capacity File Server: The mix of fast SAS SSDs for active datasets and a large-capacity SAS HDD for bulk storage makes this build excellent for file serving and archival roles.

Virtualized Workloads: Dual CPUs and ample memory support multiple virtual machines for office productivity, collaboration platforms, or lightweight database hosting.

RAID Storage Arrays: Ideal for small-scale RAID arrays for applications seeking fault tolerance and high availability, with controller-managed caching and performance boosts.

Remote & Racked Deployments: iDRAC9 and Platinum PSUs make this configuration suitable for edge or remote sites requiring robust automation and minimal physical intervention.

Database Acceleration: Fast RAM and SSD caches accelerate database reads and writes, while the large HDD supports log files or slower data tiers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can the R740xd support more than 128 GB RAM?
A: Yes. Although this configuration has 128 GB, the R740xd supports up to 3 TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots. 


Q2: How many drive bays are available and can I expand storage?
A: The 12LFF chassis supports up to 12 front 3.5" drives. You can expand by adding more SAS/SATA drives, or even retrofitting NVMe options depending on your backplane and controller. 


Q3: Is the PERC H730P suitable for managing mixed SSD and HDD?
A: Yes. The PERC H730P supports SAS/SATA SSDs and HDDs and includes features like write-back caching for performance optimization. 


Q4: What remote management features does iDRAC9 Enterprise provide?
A: iDRAC9 Enterprise offers remote control, virtual media, lifecycle management, and secure firmware updates. It enhances ease of management, particularly in rack or remote deployments. 

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