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
without compromise.
• Rely on a secure component supply chain to ensure protection from factory to
the data center.
• Maintain data safety with cryptographically signed firmware packages and
Secure Boot.
• 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.
POWEREDGE R740xd
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.
PowerEdge R740xd
• Choose the right
resources to power
your workloads
with NVMe, GPU or
FPGA options
Maximize storage performance
and scalability
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PowerEdge R740xd
Features
Processor Up to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
Memory
24 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2666MT/s, 3TB max
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
495W, 750W, 1100W,
1600W, and 2000W
48VDC 1100W, 380HVDC 1100W, 240HVDC 750W
Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy
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 Essentials
OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage Power Center
Integrations and
connections
Integrations: Microsoft® System Center,
VMware® vCenter™, BMC Software
Connections: Nagios & Nagios XI,
Oracle Enterprise Manager,
HP Operations Manager,
IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus,
IBM Tivoli® Network Manager,
CA Network and Systems Management
Security TPM 1.2/2.0 optional
Secure Boot
System Lockdown
Secure erase
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,
M10, P4, Quadro P4000, NVIDIA V100 or Intel Arria®
10 GX
See Dell.com/GPU for latest information.
Supported operating
systems
Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS
Citrix® XenServer®
Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi
Dell.com/OSsupport
OEM-ready version
available
From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. For more
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.