DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8160 128GB 26x 4TB

High-capacity 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server designed for data-intensive workloads that demand exceptional storage density. It integrates dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors with 24 cores each running at 2.1 GHz and 128 GB of DDR4 ECC memory. A PERC H330 controller manages twenty-six 3.5-inch 4 TB SATA hard drives spinning at 7.2K RPM. Redundant 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Ideal for backup repositories

This configuration suits organisations building large backup repositories, media archives or software-defined storage clusters where raw capacity and drive count take priority. The twenty-six bay chassis maximises terabytes per rack unit for sequential workloads. Buyers who need lower latency for transactional databases or all-flash performance should evaluate other platforms.

Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays in 2U

The defining specification is the twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays fitted into a 2U form factor, delivering over 100 TB of raw SATA capacity. This density determines whether the server fits a capacity-first deployment or if a different chassis balance is required.