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The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a refurbished 2U Rack server (14G) for the 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable, DDR4 · up to 1024 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 2933 MT/s · 6 channels per CPU · ECC. Drive layouts: 24 x 3.5-inch drive system. 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) · 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable · LGA3647 |
| Memory | DDR4 · up to 1024 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 2933 MT/s · 6 channels per CPU · ECC |
| Drive bays | 24 x 3.5-inch drive system |
| Storage controllers | PERC9/9.14G (Internal), PERC11 HBA350i,MMLP-B (Internal) · boot: BOSS-S1 (HWRAID 2x M.2 SATA SSDs), IDSDM (microSD) · M.2 boot |
| PCIe | Gen 3.0 |
| Networking | OCP 2.0 slot |
| GPU | up to 2 GPUs |
| Power | 750W Platinum, 1100W Platinum, 1600W Platinum, 2000W Platinum, 2400W Platinum · redundant · hot-swap |
| Management | iDRAC9 · iDRAC9 Express |
| Cooling | ASHRAE A4 · hot-swap fans |
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To address high fan speeds on the Dell R740XD2, ensure you are using a supported operating system, as Flatcar is not officially validated for this server model. Consider switching to a supported OS like Ubuntu or Red Hat, which may allow for better fan control. If you continue to use Flatcar, be aware that Dell does not provide support for issues related to it. [community thread]
To enable NVMe functionality on the Dell R740XD2, you will need the backplane with part number PC8TD, which supports 24 NVMe drives or a combination of SATA and NVMe. Ensure to consult the user guide for proper cabling instructions, as the hardware configurations for R740XD and R740XD2 differ. [community thread]
The R740XD2 servers manufactured before 2021 may not support 2933MT/s due to the absence of the required MLK V2 motherboard. To determine compatibility, check the part numbers of both the DIMMs and the motherboard. [community thread]