[ IDENTIFIED ENCLOSURE // POWEREDGE R740XD (14G STORAGE CHASSIS, NOT R740) ]
Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Storage Server
86.8 mm rack height; chassis width about 482 mm and depth depends on bezel/configuration, approximately 716 mm without bezel. Verify rack depth, rails and cable arm.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: R740xd and R740 use different chassis depth/backplanes; R740xd2 is a separate high-density model. Record service tag and all backplane codes.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity | PowerEdge R740xd (14G storage chassis, not R740) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and clearances | 86.8 mm rack height; chassis width about 482 mm and depth depends on bezel/configuration, approximately 716 mm without bezel. Verify rack depth, rails and cable arm. |
| Drive bays / mounts | R740xd front options include 24 × 2.5-inch or 12 × 3.5-inch hot-plug bays with further rear/mid-bay configurations; backplane and controller determine interface. |
| Board, system and compatibility | Dell proprietary board, risers, backplanes and PSU. NVMe is only supported with compatible backplane, cabling and controller selection. |
| Revision / identification | R740xd and R740 use different chassis depth/backplanes; R740xd2 is a separate high-density model. Record service tag and all backplane codes. |
Preservation and installation notes
R740xd and R740 use different chassis depth/backplanes; R740xd2 is a separate high-density model. Record service tag and all backplane codes.
Dell proprietary board, risers, backplanes and PSU. NVMe is only supported with compatible backplane, cabling and controller selection.
- Capture the complete model/SKU, serial/date label, board assembly and bay/backplane/riser identifiers before disassembly; keep matched screws, trays, carriers, feet and cables with the case.
- Check the cited manual's specific build option before transferring hardware. Published maximum GPU, drive, fan or radiator capacity may not be simultaneous when a removable cage or alternative riser occupies that volume.
- For rack and vintage systems, preserve the exact rails, shields, doors, brackets and model-specific safety instructions; do not infer compatibility from a familiar brand or physical connector shape.
Manufacturer manuals and archival sources
- Dell PowerEdge R740xd Technical SpecificationsPrimary manufacturer or model-specific technical/manual reference used for the identification and mechanical data above.
- Dell PowerEdge R740xd manuals and product documentsSecond product manual, manufacturer resource or established technical archive; choose the exact regional SKU and revision.
When exact dimensions depend on configuration, the text says so; verify the measured specimen before making a fit or restoration decision.