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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 Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24 Core 16GB DDR4 HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-N056-X4RS0

A 2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs at 2.4GHz, 16GB DDR4, HBA330 controller and dual 1100W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM16 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz base speed
  • 16 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory installed with room for 1 TB total
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 front-accessible 3.5" drive bays
  • OCP 2.0 mezzanine adds dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 plus onboard dual 1 GbE
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100 W platinum PSUs

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand exceptional storage density. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each delivering 24 cores at 2.4 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 DIMM slots and a PERC HBA330 storage controller for SAS and SATA connectivity.

Suited for software-defined storage

This configuration targets organisations deploying software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives where maximum 3.5-inch drive capacity in a 2U form factor is the priority. Buyers who require installed drives, GPU acceleration or a smaller rack footprint should consider other configurations.

26 front 3.5-inch drive bays define capacity

The chassis provides 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch drive trays, setting the upper limit for raw storage in this platform. With dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management, the server is ready for integration into high-density storage clusters.

How it compares

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

Price $2,341.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 16 GB
Lower than about 90% 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 RAM16 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Supported RAID levelsNone
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

What rack depth and rail kit does the 2U R740xd2 need for mounting?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and requires standard square-hole rails; the front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you must supply a compatible rail kit for your cabinet depth.

Which step is often missed when installing the HBA330 controller and 26 drive trays?

The HBA330 mini card seats in the dedicated internal storage slot and each of the 26 trays must click fully into the backplane; skipping the tray latch engagement leaves drives undetected.

When do the 1100 W platinum power supplies or iDRAC 9 Enterprise battery need replacement?

Replace a power supply when its status LED shows amber or iDRAC logs a PSU fault; the iDRAC CMOS battery typically lasts several years and should be swapped when the system loses time or date settings.

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