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Silver 2U rack server front view with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

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

SKU CH-KKYC-8W8YF

2U rack server with 26 front 3.5" drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6254 18-core CPUs at 3.1GHz, 128GB DDR4 ECC, H330 controller, dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking, iDRAC 9 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz deliver 36 threads for heavy compute
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 modules ensures data integrity under load
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays give massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages large arrays reliably
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs with hot-swap redundancy keep the platform running

Storage density

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity in a compact form factor. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running 18 cores at 3.1 GHz with a 4.0 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC H330 storage controller managing 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays.

Workload fit

This server suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, backup repositories, big-data analytics or media archives that need dense 3.5-inch drive bays and dual-processor compute. Buyers requiring more than two sockets, GPU-accelerated compute, or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate other platforms.

Drive-bay count

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front tray configuration, which sets the maximum raw storage capacity and determines whether the chassis meets your density requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $3,436.99
Pricier than about 69% 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 H330 Controller
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

What drive trays must I already have to populate the 26-bay 3.5" chassis?

The server includes 26 Dell EMC 14G PowerEdge 3.5" drive trays; you only need compatible 3.5" SAS or SATA drives to fill them.

Will the PERC H330 controller work with my existing 12 Gb/s SAS drives?

Yes, the Dell PERC H330 Mini supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, so your current 12 Gb/s SAS drives will operate at full speed.

How can I verify the 128 GB DDR4-2933 memory is running correctly after setup?

Check iDRAC 9 Enterprise or the BIOS memory configuration screen; both will report 128 GB at 2933 MHz with ECC registered DIMMs.

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