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The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a refurbished 2U Rack server (14G) for the Intel Xeon Scalable, DDR4 · up to 3072 GB · 24 DIMM slots · up to 2933 MT/s · 6 channels per CPU · ECC. Drive layouts: 12x SAS/SATA + 12x NVMe (hybrid 0P1MJ3); 12x SAS/SATA + 12x NVMe (hybrid 0P1MJ3) + 4x mid + 4x rear SAS/SATA; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system with 4x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA mid drive tray and 2x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA rear drive backplane; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system with 4x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA mid drive tray and 4x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA rear drive backplane; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system with 2x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA rear drive backplane. Every unit is tested, warrantied and shipped from Canada; configure it online with parts that are checked for compatibility.
Best for: storage, virtualization.
| Form factor | 2U Rack |
|---|---|
| Generation | 14G |
| CPU | 2 socket(s) · Intel Xeon Scalable · LGA3647 |
| Memory | DDR4 · up to 3072 GB · 24 DIMM slots · up to 2933 MT/s · 6 channels per CPU · ECC |
| Drive bays | 12x SAS/SATA + 12x NVMe (hybrid 0P1MJ3); 12x SAS/SATA + 12x NVMe (hybrid 0P1MJ3) + 4x mid + 4x rear SAS/SATA; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system with 4x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA mid drive tray and 2x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA rear drive backplane; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system with 4x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA mid drive tray and 4x 2.5 inch SAS/SATA rear drive backplane; 12x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA front drive system with 2x 3.5 inch SAS/SATA rear drive backplane |
| Storage controllers | PERC H330, PERC H330 Mini, PERC H730P, PERC H730P Mini, PERC H740P, PERC H740P Mini · boot: BOSS-S1 (HWRAID 2x M.2 SATA SSDs), IDSDM (microSD) |
| PCIe | Gen 3.0 · 8 slots |
| GPU | up to 6 GPUs · 3 double-width |
| Power | 2400W, 2000W, 1600W, 1100W, 750W, 495W, 1100W, 1100W, 750W · redundant · hot-swap |
| Management | iDRAC9 · iDRAC9 Express |
| Cooling | ASHRAE A4 · hot-swap fans |
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For specific pinout details of the 04VPD3 GPU power cable, it is recommended to contact the sales department or a third-party vendor directly, as this information is not typically available in public forums. [community thread]
The 0W0DNK NVMe expanders are not compatible with the 0P1MJ3 backplane. You should use the 0235NK expanders, as they are specifically designed for this configuration, allowing for optimal performance with 12 NVMe drives. [community thread]
To resolve the boot issue, revert the PERC controller back to RAID mode via iDRAC and perform a cold power cycle for 30 to 60 seconds. After rebooting, access the System Setup to delete any old UEFI boot entries, clear all configurations in the PERC settings, and ensure that your BIOS, iDRAC, and PERC firmware are updated before switching back to HBA mode. [community thread]
The Dell R740XD chassis does not support NVMe drives in a 12 + 4 configuration, which means there is no available option to add NVMe capabilities to this server model. [community thread]
Ensure that the PCIe storage card is compatible with the R740xd, as only specific models are validated for this server. Additionally, check the BIOS settings to confirm that the boot mode is correctly configured. [community thread]
Consider using a different riser slot, such as Riser 2 or 3, for your GPU installation. Additionally, ensure you have the necessary GPU enablement kit components to facilitate proper installation. [community thread]
The R740XD's configuration for NVMe drives requires direct connections, and the specific drive slots for NVMe and SAS can vary based on the backplane used. For part numbers related to PCIe riser cards and cables, it's essential to refer to the official documentation or support, as modifications after purchase are not supported. [community thread]
No, there is no official splitter available for the J_BP0 or J_BP2 connectors on the R740xd that would allow simultaneous power to both the backplanes and a PCIe GPU. Attempting to split these connections could lead to power delivery issues or damage to the components. [community thread]