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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 26x 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18C 32GB DDR4 H330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-S11T-Y6710

2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs at 2.7GHz, 32GB DDR4, H330 controller and dual 1100W PSUs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 2.7 GHz base clock
  • 26 front-access 3.5-inch drive trays enable massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory across 16 slots supports up to 1 TB
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum supplies ensure remote management and power redundancy

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors running at 2.7 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, 32 GB of DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H330 storage controller. Twenty-six front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays provide the platform for large-capacity SAS or SATA deployments.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This server fits organisations running software-defined storage, big-data analytics, backup repositories or media archives that need maximum 3.5-inch bay count in a 2U form factor. It is not suited for buyers who need more than 26 drive bays, more than two CPU sockets, or a configuration that includes GPUs or additional mezzanine cards beyond the installed 10/25 Gb SFP28 adapter.

The specification that decides fit

The defining constraint is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front tray count paired with the PERC H330 controller, which together set the maximum raw storage capacity and RAID options available in this 2U chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $2,208.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 18 Core-Processors
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-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.7 GHz (3.7 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6150
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 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

Will the 2x Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz CPUs and H330 controller work with our existing 3.5" SAS drives?

The server supports 26x 3.5" SAS and SATA drives via the PERC H330 12Gb/s controller, so your existing SAS drives will connect directly to the backplane.

How do I verify the 2x 1100W PSUs and iDRAC 9 Enterprise are functioning after racking the 2U chassis?

Check the front-panel LEDs for power-supply status and log into iDRAC 9 Enterprise via its dedicated network port to confirm both PSUs report redundant operation and system health shows no faults.

Which rails and bezel must I purchase separately since the listing states they are not included?

You need to buy Dell ReadyRails sliding rails and the matching front bezel for the PowerEdge R740xd2 2U chassis; the box contains only the server, 26 drive trays, two CPUs, 32GB DDR4, H330 controller, OCP mezzanine card and two 1100W PSUs.

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