The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 is engineered to meet the demands of modern data centers, offering a highly scalable and flexible platform for growing workloads. Equipped with up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, each supporting up to 22 cores, it delivers powerful two-socket compute performance suitable for data-intensive applications.
This 2U rack server provides extensive storage options to support large datasets and high-capacity requirements. The front drive bays can accommodate up to 24 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDDs, delivering a maximum of 336TB, or a combination of 16 x 3.5” HDDs and 8 x 2.5” SSDs for up to 285.44TB of storage. Rear drive bays add additional flexibility, supporting up to 2 x 3.5” HDDs or 2 x 2.5” SSDs, allowing efficient use of space and simplified expansion. The system’s 16 DDR4 RDIMM slots support up to 512GB of memory with speeds up to 2666MT/s, providing high-performance memory bandwidth for complex workloads.
Management and monitoring are streamlined through iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC Direct, and RESTful API with Redfish support. The OpenManage portfolio, including OpenManage Enterprise, Essentials, and Power Center, along with mobile management via OpenManage Mobile, allows administrators to automate routine tasks, deploy updates efficiently, and maintain system health with minimal effort. Additional tools such as Dell EMC Repository Manager, System Update, Server Update Utility, and RACADM CLI provide comprehensive management capabilities.
Networking options include dual 1GbE LOM ports, with optional LOM risers offering 10GbE, 25GbE, or additional 1GbE connectivity, ensuring high-speed and reliable data transfer. The R740xd2 also features up to five PCIe Gen3 slots, VGA support, and multiple USB ports for expandability and peripheral integration.
Security is a core feature of the R740xd2, with options for TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0, cryptographically signed firmware, Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, System Lockdown, and Secure Erase. These features ensure that sensitive data remains protected while supporting compliance and operational security.
