Description
Dell PowerEdge R740xd with dual Xeon Platinum 8173M CPUs, 56 cores, 1.92TB SSD, 12×3.5" bays, and redundant PSUs. Perfect for enterprise workloads.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Model | E38S |
| Regulatory Type | E38S001 |
| Certification Marks | TÜV SÜD, GS, NOM, EAC, UL, CE, FCC, RoHS, BIS (India), NYCE |
| Standards Compliance | IEC 60950-1, IS 13252 (Part 1), CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A) |
| RoHS Status | R33002 RoHS Compliant |
| Safety Listings | UL Listed (I.T.E. E105106) |
| Power Labels | 1100W PSU supported |
| Manufacturing Origin | Made in China (厦门) |
| Dell Part Number | DP/N: 95KN7 A01 |
| BIS Registration | R-41000736 |
| Other Codes | MSIP-RMM-E2K-E38S001 |
Product Features
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Enterprise-Class Performance with 2× Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M (56 cores / 112 threads total).
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Scalable Storage – 12 × 3.5" hot-swap bays for flexible HDD/SSD configurations.
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Enterprise-Grade SSD – Dell D3-S4610 1.92TB SSD ensures high IOPS and endurance.
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High Availability – Dual 1100W redundant power supplies for continuous uptime.
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Expandability – Includes 2 PCIe expansion cards and a dedicated RAID controller.
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Certified Reliability – Meets multiple global certifications (UL, CE, FCC, TÜV, RoHS).
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a high-performance 2U rackmount server designed for demanding enterprise environments. Powered by dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M processors, this system delivers a massive 56 cores / 112 threads of compute power, making it ideal for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, big data analytics, AI workloads, and large-scale databases.
Equipped with 12 front-facing 3.5" hot-swappable bays, the R740xd provides exceptional storage scalability. This configuration includes a 1.92TB Dell D3-S4610 Enterprise SSD, optimized for reliability, low latency, and endurance in 24/7 mission-critical workloads.
For seamless performance, the system features 2 PCIe expansion cards for networking, GPUs, or accelerators, along with a dedicated RAID controller for advanced data protection. The dual 1100W redundant PSUs ensure maximum uptime, making it perfect for enterprise-grade reliability.
Backed by certifications including TÜV, GS, CE, UL, FCC, BIS, and full RoHS compliance, this server meets international safety and environmental standards, providing peace of mind in global deployments.
Whether for cloud deployments, data centers, or virtualization clusters, the Dell R740xd offers unmatched balance between compute density, storage flexibility, and enterprise reliability.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R740xd (2U, 3.5" Chassis) |
| CPU | 2 × Intel Xeon Platinum 8173M (28C/56T each) |
| Total Cores/Threads | 56 cores / 112 threads |
| Storage | 1 × Dell D3-S4610 1.92TB SSD |
| Drive Bays | 12 × 3.5" hot-swappable |
| RAID | Dedicated RAID controller included |
| Expansion | 2 × PCIe cards |
| Power Supply | 2 × 1100W Redundant PSU |
| Regulatory Model | E38S |
| Regulatory Type | E38S001 |
| Certifications | TÜV, GS, UL, CE, FCC, RoHS, NOM, EAC, BIS |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Part Number | DP/N: 95KN7 A01 |
Compatible Products
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Operating Systems: Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Server, CentOS
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Chipsets & Motherboards: Intel C620 series chipsets (Skylake-SP)
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Storage Upgrades: Dell Enterprise HDDs/SSDs, NVMe drives via PCIe adapters
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Expansion: NVIDIA/AMD GPUs, Mellanox/Intel NICs
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RAID Support: Dell PERC H740/H750 RAID controllers
Ideal Use Cases
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Data Centers – Enterprise virtualization and cloud hosting
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AI & Machine Learning – GPU expansion for AI/ML workloads
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Database Servers – SQL, Oracle, and NoSQL high-performance workloads
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Video Editing & Rendering – Enterprise-grade content production
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Enterprise Applications – ERP, CRM, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Comparison Angle
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd stands out from its predecessor (R730xd) with higher memory bandwidth, expanded NVMe support, and Platinum 8173M CPUs, delivering significantly more cores and threads. Compared to competitors like HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, the R740xd provides better scalability in storage (12× 3.5" bays) and higher PSU efficiency for mission-critical deployments.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell Enterprise HDDs/SSDs (2TB–12TB options)
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Dell PERC RAID Controllers (H740P, H750)
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NVIDIA Tesla / A100 GPUs for AI acceleration
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Dell PowerEdge R640 (compact 1U alternative)
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Dell Networking 25/40/100GbE switches