{"product_id":"dell-r740xd-24-bay-48-core-128gb-14tb-sas-boss","title":"Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-Bay Server | 2x Intel Platinum 8160 (48 Cores) | 128GB RAM | 14.4TB SAS | BOSS M.2 | H740p RAID","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eThe Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-Bay server delivers high core count, large storage capacity, and strong scalability in a 2U platform. It’s built for virtualization, storage-heavy workloads, and growing IT environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eThis system is powered by 2x Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, giving you 48 total cores. That makes it ideal for running multiple virtual machines, databases, and business-critical applications without slowing down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eYou get 128GB of DDR4 RAM and 12x 1.2TB 10K SAS drives, providing 14.4TB of usable storage. The PERC H740p RAID controller adds performance and data protection, supporting multiple RAID levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eThis build also includes a Dell BOSS card with 2x 240GB M.2 SSDs. Your operating system runs on dedicated drives, which keeps your front bays open for storage and improves reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eWith 24 total drive bays, this server gives you plenty of room to expand as your needs grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19gji5c\" data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7n7rut\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dell PowerEdge R740xd (2U Rack Server)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tqe6tt\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eDrive Bays:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24x 2.5\" SFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xg30lc\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Intel Xeon Platinum 8160\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zji9wu\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e48 total cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ziafa\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128GB DDR4 ECC Registered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fb5z1x\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vtdqax\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e12x 1.2TB 10K SAS (14.4TB total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6p3gyf\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eOpen bays for expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qxw8e2\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eRAID:\u003c\/strong\u003e PERC H740p\n\u003cul data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y6l9zq\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"znz75a\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eBoot Drives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qifeyi\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eBOSS card with 2x 240GB M.2 SSDs (RAID 1 capable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ns1fy0\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2U Rackmount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5py7wc\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eWhy This Build is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n0zs4o\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eHigh core count for virtualization and multi-tasking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gjh753\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eDedicated OS drives (BOSS) for better uptime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tnz1g3\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eLarge storage capacity with room to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1trkadt\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eStrong RAID controller for data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hw3sbs\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eBalanced performance for business and lab use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tmym2k\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eR740xd vs R730xd vs R750 (Quick Comparison)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eR740xd (This Build)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12m5e00\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eBest balance of price, performance, and expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v4bb3g\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e2nd Gen scalable architecture with strong core density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m16xad\" data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eIdeal for most SMB, enterprise, and home lab setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eR730xd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"814ioi\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eOlder generation (E5 v3\/v4 CPUs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xn5cfj\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eLower performance and efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g1f3xc\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eGood budget option, but limited long-term scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eR750\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j6hvet\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eNewer generation with higher performance ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qfzx3a\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eSupports newer CPUs and PCIe Gen4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3itcdc\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eSignificantly higher cost for marginal gains in many use cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eThe R740xd hits the sweet spot. 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