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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8260 24C 128GB 26x 4TB H330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-MK82-0YH5F

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon 8260 processors, 128GB DDR4, 26x 4TB SATA drives and H330 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 26 drive bays provide high-density 3.5" storage capacity
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors with 24 cores each handle parallel workloads
  • 128GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity
  • PERC H330 controller manages 26 enterprise SATA drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management

High-Capacity 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 24 cores. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a Dell PERC H330 storage controller managing 26 bays. Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Storage-Dense Workloads and Backup Targets

This configuration suits organisations that need maximum 3.5-inch drive density in a 2U form factor for software-defined storage, big-data analytics, backup repositories or media archives. The 26 installed 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver raw capacity for sequential, capacity-oriented tasks. Buyers who require all-flash latency, GPU-accelerated compute or workloads that exceed the H330 controller's SAS and SATA support should evaluate alternative platforms.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch SATA Drive Configuration

The single specification that determines fit is the 26-bay 3.5-inch SATA layout driven by the PERC H330 controller. With 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K drives pre-installed, the chassis is purpose-built for high-capacity sequential storage rather than low-latency or mixed SSD deployments. Verify that your rack infrastructure, network uplinks and software stack are designed around this drive count and interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $6,472.99
Pricier than about 81% 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 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 RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 4 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
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 do I verify the dual Xeon 8260 processors and 128 GB DDR4-2933 are detected after initial power-on?

Log into iDRAC 9 Enterprise, open the inventory view and confirm two Platinum 8260 CPUs at 2.4 GHz with 24 cores each plus 128 GB registered ECC DDR4 running at 2933 MT/s.

Which drives, rails and bezel are included and what must I source separately?

The server ships with 26 x 4 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5″ drives and the H330 controller; front bezel and Ready Rails are not included and must be purchased separately.

Which controller and drive count suit a 26-bay 3.5″ chassis — H330 with 26 x 4 TB or a different RAID card?

The H330 mini 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller supports all 26 bays; the configured unit already includes 26 x 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives, matching the chassis capacity.

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