Chassis views and features
The following sections provide external and internal views of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 and R740xd systems and describe the chassis
features. For detailed information on features and descriptions for these systems, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 and R740xd
Installation and Service Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals
Chassis views
The R740 and R740xd are available in several chassis options with varying numbers of drive bays.
NOTE: A chassis cannot be recongured or upgraded after point of purchase.
Topics:
• R740 and R740xd front views
• R740 and R740xd Rear views
• R740 and R740xd internal chassis views
• Chassis Features
• Left control panel
• Right Control Panel
• Quick Resource Locator
• Physical Security features
R740 and R740xd front views
The R740 supports up to 16 x 2.5” or up to 8 x 3.5” front-accessible, hot-plug hard drives that are secured by a removable front bezel.
R740 Front view - 8 x 2.5” hard drive conguration
R740 Front view - 16 x 2.5” hard drive conguration
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