Dell 7X9K0 System Board, FXCN, R740/XD

Overview

The Dell System Board FXCN (part number 7X9K0) is the core logic platform designed for the PowerEdge R740 and R740XD servers. Engineered for high performance data center environments, this motherboard provides reliable connectivity, robust power delivery, and scalable I/O to support demanding workloads such as virtualization, database management, and cloud services.

Key Features

• Optimized layout for dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores per socket
• Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) for out-of-band server management
• Support for up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots delivering up to 3 TB of memory capacity
• Multiple PCIe Gen3 x16, x8 and x4 slots for flexible expansion options
• Onboard SATA and NVMe storage connectors for high speed data access
• Advanced thermal design with heat sinks and fan control algorithms

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2U rack mount, ATX compatible
• Processor sockets: 2 x LGA3647 for Intel Xeon Scalable family
• Memory type: DDR4 ECC Registered or Load Reduced DIMM
• Maximum memory speed: up to 3200 MT/s
• I/O interfaces: 8 x USB 3.1, 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x M.2 slots, 10 x SATA III ports
• PCIe slots: 4 x PCIe Gen3 x16, 2 x PCIe Gen3 x8, 2 x PCIe Gen3 x4
• Power connectors: Dual redundant 12V ATX power inputs
• Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller and OpenManage integration

Applications

• Virtualization hosts running VMware, Hyper-V or KVM
• Enterprise database servers for SQL Server, Oracle or PostgreSQL
• High performance computing clusters requiring dense memory and I/O
• Private cloud infrastructure and software defined storage solutions
• Analytics platforms handling large data sets and real-time processing

This Dell System Board delivers the foundation for reliable, scalable server performance, helping IT teams meet the demands of modern workloads while maintaining efficient power usage and easy manageability.