DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U 26x 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 128GB DDR4 26x 8TB H330 2x 1100W
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 name | DELL |
| Product line | PowerEdge |
| Model name | R740xd2 |
| Product type | Rack |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Processor core count | 18 Core-Processor |
| Processor socket | LGA 3647 |
| Processor speed | 3.1 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo) |
| Processor details | Gold 6254 |
| Installed CPUs | 2 |
| Max supported CPUs | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 128 GB |
| Type of memory | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM capacity | 1 TB |
| Memory slot count | 16 |
| Storage | |
| Installed SSD | No |
| Installed storage | 26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA |
| Disk controller | Dell Perc H330 Controller |
| Drive interface | SATA |
| Supported RAID levels | RAID 0/1/5/10/50 |
| Connectivity | |
| Network controller | 1x Integrated Dual Port 1GbE LOM and 1x Dell EMC Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Card |
| Ports & slots | |
| Network ports | 4 x Ports |
| Management interface | RJ 45 |
| Power | |
| Hot-swap redundant PSU | Yes |
| Size & build | |
| Rack height | 2U |
| Software | |
| Operating system | No |
| More details | |
| Management controller | iDRAC9 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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