Name: Dell PowerEdge R740XD Server, 2U Chassis, 5118 Processor, 8G*1 Memory, 600G SAS 10K*1, H330, 495W*1 Power Supply, 3.5inch Hard Drive-12
Brand: Dell
SKU: Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Question 1

What are the key specifications of the Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server?

Accepted Answer

The Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118 is a 2U rack-mount server equipped with an Intel Xeon Gold 5118 12-core 2.3 GHz processor, 8 GB DDR4 UDIMM, one 600 GB 10 K RPM SAS 3.5″ drive, a PERC H330 RAID controller, and a 495 W power supply supporting up to twelve 3.5″ drive bays.

Question 2

Which processor is installed in the Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118 server?

Accepted Answer

The server comes with an Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processor, offering 12 cores, 2.3 GHz base frequency (up to 3.2 GHz turbo), and 16.5 MB Intel Smart Cache for balanced performance and efficiency.

Question 3

How much memory is included and what is the maximum supported memory?

Accepted Answer

This configuration includes one 8 GB DDR4 UDIMM (2666 MT/s) and supports up to 3 TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, enabling high-capacity workloads and virtualization.

Question 4

What storage drives and capacities are provided out of the box?

Accepted Answer

It ships with a single 600 GB 10 K RPM SAS 3.5″ hard drive and supports up to twelve 3.5″ SAS or SATA drives for large-scale storage deployments.

Question 5

Which RAID levels does the Dell PERC H330 controller support?

Accepted Answer

The integrated PERC H330 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10, delivering data protection and performance optimization for mixed workload environments.

Question 6

How many hard drives can the R740XD chassis accommodate?

Accepted Answer

The 2U chassis allows up to twelve 3.5″ hot-swap SAS or SATA drives, enabling up to 72 TB raw capacity with 6 TB drives for high-density storage requirements.

Question 7

What power supply does the server include and is it redundant?

Accepted Answer

This model includes a single 495 W hot-swap power supply. For redundancy and high availability, optional dual or Platinum-rated power supplies can be installed.

Question 8

What is the form factor and rack compatibility of the Dell PowerEdge R740XD?

Accepted Answer

The R740XD is a 2U rack-mount server designed for standard 19″ data center racks, delivering a balance of compute and storage density.

Question 9

Which virtualization platforms are certified for the R740XD?

Accepted Answer

The server is certified for VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and Red Hat KVM, providing a flexible foundation for virtualized workloads.

Question 10

What network connectivity options are available on this server?

Accepted Answer

It includes two integrated 1 GbE LOMs and supports up to three PCIe network cards, allowing installation of 10 GbE, 25 GbE, or Fibre Channel adapters for high-speed networking.

Question 11

How scalable is the Dell PowerEdge R740XD for future expansion?

Accepted Answer

The R740XD offers eight PCIe 3.0 slots, twelve 3.5″ drive bays, 24 DIMM slots, and optional storage enclosures, enabling CPU, memory, storage, and I/O expansion as business needs grow.

Question 12

Does the R740XD support hot-swappable drives and power supplies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both the 3.5″ SAS/SATA drives and the 495 W power supply are hot-swappable, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance or component replacement.

Question 13

Which operating systems are compatible with the R740XD server?

Accepted Answer

Supported operating systems include Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu Server, and VMware ESXi, ensuring broad software compatibility.

Question 14

What remote management features are included?

Accepted Answer

The server comes with iDRAC9 Enterprise and Lifecycle Controller, providing agent-less remote monitoring, firmware updates, configuration management, and proactive alerting.

Question 15

What warranty and support options are available for the R740XD?

Accepted Answer

Standard warranty coverage is one year next-business-day onsite service. ProSupport and ProSupport Plus options are available for 24×7 hardware and software assistance with global reach.

Question 16

How energy-efficient is the Dell PowerEdge R740XD?

Accepted Answer

With an 80 PLUS Gold efficiency power supply, adaptive cooling, and power-capping features, the R740XD minimizes energy consumption while maintaining performance under varying workloads.

	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 4114/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 3104/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 4110/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server
CPU Socket	LGA 4189	LGA 4189	N/A	N/A	LGA 4189
Cooling	Active	Active	Active	Active	Active
Depth	32 inches	29 inches	29.5 inches	29.4 inches	29.94 inches
Drive Bay Size	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
Form Factor	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount	Rackmount
GPU Support	No	No	No	No	No
Height	5.25 inches	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	3.5 inches	3.44 inches
Hot-Swap Support	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAN Ports	4	2	2	4	2
Max Cores per CPU	24	24	4	8	24
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB	6 TB	6 TB	2 TB	6 TB
Max Threads per CPU	48	48	8	16	48
Network Interface	1GbE	1GbE	1GbE	1GbE	1GbE
Operating System	VMware ESXi	VMware ESXi	Windows Server / VMware ESXi / RHEL / SUSE	Windows Server / VMware ESXi / RHEL	Windows Server / VMware ESXi / Ubuntu / RHEL / SUSE / CentOS
PCIe Slots	6	6	6	6	6
PCIe Version	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Power Supply	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant	Redundant
Power Supply Wattage	500W	495W	500W	495W	495W
Processor Brand	Intel	Intel	Intel	Intel	Intel
Processor Generation	Xeon 3rd Gen	Xeon 3rd Gen	Xeon 3rd Gen	Xeon 3rd Gen	Xeon 3rd Gen
Processor Series	Intel Xeon Scalable	Intel Xeon Scalable	Intel Xeon Scalable	Intel Xeon Scalable	Intel Xeon Scalable
Product Name	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 4114/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 3104/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 4110/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server	Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5115/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server
Product Type	Server	Server	Server	Server	Server
RAID Support	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10	RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 10
RAM Slots	24	24	24	24	24
RAM Type	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4	ECC DDR4
Rack Units	3U	2U	2U	2U	2U
Rail Kit Included	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Management	iDRAC	iDRAC	iDRAC	iDRAC	iDRAC
Scalability	2P	2P	2P	2P	2P
Storage Bays	12	12	12	12	12
Storage Type	SAS HDD	SAS HDD	SAS HDD	SAS HDD	SAS HDD
Use Case	Virtualization / File Server / Application Server	Virtualization / File Server / Application Server	Virtualization / File Server / Application Server	Virtualization / File Server / Application Server	Virtualization / File Server / Application Server
Virtualization Ready	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weight	72 lbs	66 lbs	60 lbs	50 lbs	51.5 lbs
Width	19 inches	19 inches	19 inches	19 inches	17.5 inches

Dell PowerEdge R740XD 5118/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server

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