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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 512GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA HBA330 2x 1100W PSU

SKU CH-D84D-F5QZW

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, 26× 8TB SATA drives and redundant 1100W power

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy compute workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB SATA drives deliver massive raw storage
  • HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs and iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

2U 26-bay storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for high-capacity storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz, each offering 24 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. Twenty-six 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives are installed behind a PERC HBA330 controller.

Suited for dense archives, not GPU compute

This platform fits backup repositories, software-defined storage clusters and media archives that prioritise raw capacity in a 2U form factor. The dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management support continuous operation. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, a smaller 1U footprint or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms.

26 drive bays with HBA330 controller

The front chassis holds 26 x 3.5-inch SATA bays, all populated with 8 TB enterprise drives. A Dell PERC HBA330 mini controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity without RAID overhead. This direct-attached topology suits workloads that manage redundancy in software rather than on the controller.

How it compares

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Price $9,307.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 24 Core-Processors
Higher than about 90% 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 count24 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz (3.7 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsPlatinum 8160
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsNone
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 12 Gb/s HBA330 controller work with my existing 6 Gb/s SATA drives?

The HBA330 supports 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA, so the installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives will run at their native 6 Gb/s speed while the controller remains compatible with older 6 Gb/s SATA devices you may add.

How can I verify the 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs and 512 GB DDR4-2666 memory are recognised after installation?

Check the iDRAC 9 Enterprise inventory or the BIOS POST screen; both list each 24-core 2.1 GHz processor and all sixteen 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs, confirming the full 512 GB configuration.

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

The supplier notes state that front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you will need to purchase those mounting accessories separately if required for your rack.

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