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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26x3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 128GB DDR4 H730P iDRAC9 2x1100W

SKU CH-TN39-C1YG7

High-density 2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6254 18-core CPUs at 3.1GHz, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller, and redundant 1100W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1 GHz base with 4.0 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 8 modules for data integrity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays provide high-density storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum PSUs enable remote management and redundant power

Dense Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors provide 36 total cores at 3.1 GHz with 4.0 GHz turbo capability. It targets organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics or large backup repositories.

Sustained Workload Behaviour

The dual 1100 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power for continuous operation under heavy drive loads. DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory protects data integrity during extended compute tasks. The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache maintains RAID performance across all supported levels during prolonged I/O streams.

Build and Connectivity

Twenty-six front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays enable dense capacity without removing the chassis from the rack. Networking includes dual 1 GbE LOM ports and a dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card for flexible fabric attachment. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management. The server ships without front bezel or ready rails.

How it compares

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

Price $3,492.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Processor core count 18 Core-Processor
Higher than about 70% 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 count18 Core-Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed3.1 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6254
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 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

How much heat do the dual 1100 Watt Platinum power supplies produce when the R740xd2 runs continuously?

Each supply is rated at 1100 Watt Platinum efficiency, so typical waste heat is a small fraction of the rated output; actual thermal load depends on the 26 installed drives and the two 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs running at 3.1GHz.

Which drive trays and storage controller are required to populate the 26 front bays?

The server ships with 26 Dell EMC 14G 3.5" drive trays and a PERC H730P 2GB SAS/SATA controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60; you only need to add compatible 3.5" SAS or SATA drives.

Can the OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot accept the existing Broadcom 57414 10/25Gb SFP28 card alongside the onboard dual-port 1GbE LOM?

Yes, the 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card is already installed and operates simultaneously with the integrated dual-port 1GbE LOM for separate network fabrics.

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