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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U 26-Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 256GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-2W8X-PW348

2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6254 18-core 3.1GHz CPUs, 256GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory, and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 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 speed
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management

2U 26-Bay Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. It targets organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors and 256GB of DDR4-2933 ECC memory provide the compute foundation for these capacity-focused deployments.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Two 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs run at 3.1GHz with a 4.0GHz turbo frequency for burst demands. The 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports data integrity during long-running analytics or backup jobs. Redundant 1100W platinum power supplies and hot-swap drive trays keep the platform online when a single component fails under continuous operation.

Installation Practicalities

The chassis arrives with 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays and the PERC H730P 2GB controller pre-installed for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring before the operating system loads. Buyers should note that front bezel and ready rails are not included, and no drives are installed in the trays.

How it compares

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Price $4,757.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 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 RAM256 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 and how much heat does the R740xd2 produce when both Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs run at 3.1 GHz all day?

The server uses two 1100 Watt platinum power supplies and dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 processors, so sustained full-load operation will generate significant heat and fan noise typical of a dense 2U rackmount platform.

Which drives and cabling do I need to populate the 26 front bays and connect them to the PERC H730P controller?

The chassis includes 26 Dell 3.5-inch drive trays for SAS or SATA hard drives and SSDs; the PERC H730P 2 GB controller provides 12 Gb/s connectivity and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through.

Can I keep my existing DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs and 1 GbE or 10/25 GbE SFP28 network modules when moving to this PowerEdge R740xd2?

Yes, the system has 16 DDR4 slots supporting up to 1 TB of ECC registered memory at 2933 MT/s, plus a dual-port 1 GbE LOM and an OCP 2.0 mezzanine card with two 10/25 GbE SFP28 ports for current networking.

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