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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8260 2.4GHz 24 Core 64GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-N8ZQ-N8QRK

2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive trays, dual Xeon Platinum 8260 24-core processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4 GHz CPUs with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 26 front 3.5" drive bays provide high storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W PSUs for remote management and power redundancy

High-Capacity 2U Rack Server for Data-Intensive

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for storage density and compute performance. It houses dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each with 24 cores running at 2.4 GHz and a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots, supporting up to 1 TB total. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Suited for Software-Defined Storage

This server fits organisations deploying software-defined storage, big data analytics or large backup repositories that need 26 front-access 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U form factor. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provide redundancy and remote management. Buyers who need GPU compute density or a smaller chassis should evaluate other platforms.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis Decides Storage Scale

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch drive tray count, which sets the maximum raw capacity ceiling for SAS and SATA media. No drives are installed, so the buyer selects capacity and media type to match the workload. The LGA 3647 socket and two-processor limit fix the CPU configuration at the factory-installed dual 8260s.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,750.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 24 Core-Processors
Higher than about 90% of the 7,955 comparable items (median 16).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameR740xd2
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count24 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.4 GHz (3.9 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsPlatinum 8260
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Connectivity
Network controller1x Integrated Dual Port 1GbE LOM and 1x Dell EMC Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 24-core Platinum 8260 at 2.4 GHz or a lower-core alternative for this R740xd2?

The server ships with two Platinum 8260 CPUs, each running at 2.4 GHz base and 3.9 GHz turbo across 24 cores, so the configuration is already fixed at the top of the supported range.

What does the 2.4 GHz base with 3.9 GHz turbo mean for real-world throughput on this 26-bay chassis?

With two 24-core processors installed, the system delivers sustained 2.4 GHz performance across all cores and can burst to 3.9 GHz on active cores, keeping all 26 drive bays fed during heavy storage workloads.

How does the H730P controller and 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA interface cap drive performance in this 2U server?

The PERC H730P provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity with 2 GB cache, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the 26 front 3.5-inch bays, so drive throughput is limited by the controller's 12 Gb/s link speed.

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