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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 64GB DDR4 H330 26x 3.5" 2x 1100W

SKU CH-ZGDV-QD6MZ

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon 8160 processors, 64GB DDR4, H330 controller and 26 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 24-core CPUs run at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 64GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory supports 1TB maximum capacity
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays enable massive storage density
  • PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages all attached drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 10/25Gb SFP28 ports provide remote management

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server system built for high-capacity storage deployments. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores, and 64 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. The chassis provides 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays and dual 1100 W hot-swap power supplies.

Suited For Data-Intensive Workloads

This platform suits software-defined storage clusters, big data analytics, backup repositories and media archives that demand dense 3.5-inch drive capacity in a compact rack footprint. Buyers who require installed drives, a front bezel, ready rails, or a different drive form factor should consider other configurations.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Drive Capacity

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch drive tray layout, which sets the maximum raw storage potential and physical drive compatibility for this chassis. The PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA devices, while the OCP 2.0 mezzanine card adds dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 connectivity.

How it compares

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

Price $2,438.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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

How can I confirm both Xeon 8160 processors are detected and running at 2.1 GHz after setup?

Use the iDRAC 9 Enterprise interface or BIOS to verify two CPUs are present with 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo.

What ships with the server and which items must be purchased separately?

Included: 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMM in 4 modules, PERC H330 controller, 26x 3.5" drive trays, dual-port 1 GbE LOM, Broadcom 57414 dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 card, iDRAC 9 Enterprise, 2x 1100 W PSUs. Drives, front bezel and ready rails are not included.

Which memory configuration should I choose to reach the 1 TB maximum?

Populate all 16 DDR4 slots with 64 GB ECC RDIMMs to reach the 1 TB supported capacity.

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