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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and Dell badge

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U 26 Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20 Core 512GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-QKFR-R2MWB

2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive trays, dual Xeon Gold 6230 20-core processors, 512GB DDR4 and H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count20 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 20-core CPUs deliver 2.1 GHz base and 3.9 GHz turbo performance
  • 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 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 in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum supplies enable remote management with redundant power

Storage-dense 2U server for data-intensive workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for environments that demand high storage capacity in a compact footprint. It integrates twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors and 512GB of DDR4 ECC memory. This configuration targets software-defined storage, backup repositories and large-scale analytics platforms.

Sustained throughput with dual 20-core Xeon

Two Intel Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs provide forty cores running at a 2.1GHz base frequency and a 3.9GHz turbo ceiling. The PERC H730P controller manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across SAS and SATA drives with a 2GB cache backed by battery. Sixteen DDR4-2666 registered DIMMs deliver 512GB of error-correcting memory for consistent data integrity under continuous load.

Redundant 1100W platinum power supplies

Dual hot-swap 1100 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies maintain operation during a single-unit failure. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates and console redirection over the network. A dual-port 1GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card handle management and high-speed data traffic respectively.

How it compares

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Price $4,155.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 20 Core-Processors
Higher than about 80% 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 count20 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz (3.9 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6230
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 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 loud are the fans when the R740xd2 runs continuously with dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs and 512GB DDR4?

The 2U chassis uses redundant hot-swap cooling. Fan speed scales with CPU load, memory population and drive count. With 26 drive trays and 16 DIMMs installed, expect higher baseline airflow than a lightly populated unit.

What drives and cabling do I need to populate the 26 front 3.5-inch bays served by the PERC H730P?

The server ships with 26 Dell 3.5-inch drive trays. The H730P controller supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 or pass-through. You supply the drives and any SAS cables required for your backplane configuration.

Can the OCP 2.0 mezzanine slot accept a 10GbE or 25GbE card to work alongside my existing 1GbE switches?

The installed Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card provides two SFP28 ports. It negotiates 10GbE or 25GbE links and coexists with the onboard dual-port 1GbE LOM for mixed-speed networks.

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