How many drives can this R740xd hold?

This configuration has 24 front NVMe bays, all usable. There is no rear drive cage listed, so capacity comes from those 24 slots.

How much RAM can it take?

Up to 3 TB with two processors across 24 DIMM slots, or 1.5 TB with one. This unit ships with six 16 GB RDIMMs at 2933 MHz.

Does it include a RAID controller?

It ships with an HBA330 adapter, which is a pass-through host bus adapter, not hardware RAID. RAID is handled in software or by the hypervisor.

Is it good for vSAN or Ceph?

Yes. The HBA330 pass-through and 24 NVMe bays are a common fit for vSAN, Ceph and ZFS, where the storage layer manages the drives directly.

Loud. Owners report high fan speeds under load, so it belongs in a data center rack, not an office or closet.

What network ports does it have?

An Intel X710/I350 quad-port network daughter card provides 1/10Gb Ethernet. Additional PCIe network cards can be added in the risers.

Where is the Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-Bay NVME Server cheapest?

At NewServerLife, for $380.00, 87% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-Bay NVME Server?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 131 ratings.

Where can I buy the Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-Bay NVME Server?

19 stores we checked sell it, including SaveMyServer.com, NewServerLife, Amazon, neweggbusiness.com, Alibaba.com.

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 24-Bay NVME Server

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What reviewers say

5 / 5131 ratings

Owners and admins praise the R740xd for reliability, easy servicing and strong NVMe performance in storage clusters. Common complaints are noise, power consumption and the cost of filling 24 NVMe bays.

What people mention

NoiseCriticisedOwners say the fans ramp loudly under load and the server is too noisy for a shared office.
Build qualityPraisedAdmins describe a sturdy chassis with tool-less drives, fans and risers that are quick to service.
NVMe performancePraisedReviewers report very high IOPS and low latency when all 24 bays are populated with NVMe.
Power drawCriticisedFull NVMe builds draw heavy power and need strong cooling in the rack.
ManagementPraisediDRAC9 Enterprise is called out for useful remote console and firmware management.
Cost to fillMixedThe platform is liked, but buyers note that filling 24 NVMe bays is costly versus SATA or SAS.

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