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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U 26x 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 128GB DDR4 26x 8TB H330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-GX5X-DPW0G

A 2U rack server with 26 bays holding 26× 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives, dual Xeon Gold 6254 18-core CPUs at 3.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC, PERC H330 controller.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 18-core CPUs at 3.1 GHz deliver 36 threads for compute-heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 modules supports data integrity and multitasking
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-capacity storage in 2U
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages the full drive array
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 and dual 1 GbE enable remote management and fast networking

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 packs twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rack footprint. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors provide thirty-six cores at 3.1 GHz with 4.0 GHz turbo for compute-heavy workloads. One hundred twenty-eight gigabytes of DDR4-2933 ECC memory supports reliable operation. The platform targets software-defined storage, backup repositories and media archives.

Twenty-six 8 TB drives with H330 controller

Twenty-six enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver two hundred eight terabytes of raw capacity. The Dell PERC H330 controller manages the array at 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA speeds. Sixteen memory slots allow expansion to 1 TB when workloads grow. The dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card adds high-throughput network connectivity for data-intensive tasks.

Redundant platinum power and remote management

Two 1100 W platinum-efficiency hot-swap supplies keep the system running during a power-module failure. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides full out-of-band monitoring and control. The integrated dual-port 1 GbE LOM handles basic management traffic. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so plan for separate rack-mount hardware.

How it compares

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Price $8,356.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 storage26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

Can I mix the installed 2933 MHz DDR4 modules with slower DDR4 sticks already in my rack?

All 16 DIMM slots accept DDR4 ECC registered memory; the 8x 16 GB modules supplied run at 2933 MHz, and slower DDR4 will operate at the lowest common speed.

How do I confirm the PERC H330 sees all 26 drives after first boot?

Open the H330 BIOS utility or iDRAC 9 Enterprise storage view — both will list each of the 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives by bay number and capacity.

Does the shipment include rack rails and a front bezel, or must I order them separately?

The supplier notes that front bezel and Ready Rails are not included; they must be purchased separately for rack mounting.

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