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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8260 2.4GHz 24C 32GB DDR4 26x 3.5" HBA330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-FP18-EJM0T

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, HBA330 controller and 26 drive trays for high-density storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 24-core Xeon 8260 processors deliver high compute density for data-intensive workloads
  • 26 front-access 3.5" drive bays provide massive storage capacity in a compact 2U form factor
  • HBA330 12Gb/s controller enables flexible SAS and SATA drive configurations
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives comprehensive remote management and monitoring capabilities
  • Redundant 1100W platinum power supplies ensure continuous operation for mission-critical environments

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for high-capacity storage deployments. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 24 cores and a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 32 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 slots, expandable to 1 TB. A PERC HBA330 controller manages up to 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays.

Suited For Capacity-First Workloads

This platform fits teams running software-defined storage, backup repositories, big data analytics or media archives where raw drive count matters most. The dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card and dual 1 GbE LOM provide flexible network connectivity. Buyers who need GPU compute density, a smaller 1U footprint or more than two processor sockets should evaluate alternative platforms.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis

The defining specification is the 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U form factor, delivering maximum storage density per rack unit. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the enterprise-grade foundation.

How it compares

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

Price $2,374.99
Pricier than about 58% 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 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 speed2.4 GHz (3.9 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsPlatinum 8260
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 HBA330 Controller
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 2.4 GHz Xeon 8260 CPUs and the HBA330 controller work with my existing 3.5" SAS drives?

The HBA330 supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA, so 3.5" SAS drives connect directly to the 26 front trays.

How do I confirm the iDRAC 9 Enterprise and both 1100 W power supplies are operating correctly after installation?

iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides a dedicated web interface showing power supply status, fan speeds, temperatures and CPU health in real time.

Which items ship with the server and which must be purchased separately?

The server includes 2x Xeon 8260, 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMM, HBA330, 26x 3.5" trays, dual-port 1 GbE LOM, 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP card, iDRAC 9 Enterprise and 2x 1100 W PSUs. Drives, rails and bezel are not included.

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