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Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 4TB HDD H730P

SKU CH-43D0-3T9TS

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6150 processors, 256GB DDR4, a PERC H730P controller and 26 4TB 7.2K SATA drives for dense storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 36 total cores at 2.7 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for demanding compute workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity under load
  • H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for flexible data protection
  • 26 hot-swap 3.5" SATA bays deliver high-density storage in 2U
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provide resilient uptime and remote control

High-Density 2U Rack Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand exceptional storage density in a compact form factor. It targets organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives where capacity and reliability are paramount.

Storage-Centric Architecture

Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays host 26 x 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives managed by a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors (18 cores each at 2.7 GHz, 3.7 GHz turbo) and 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC memory across 16 slots deliver compute headroom, while dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 and dual 1 GbE ports handle network connectivity.

Redundant Power and Remote Management

Dual 1100 W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies provide N+N redundancy for continuous operation. Integrated iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables comprehensive out-of-band monitoring, firmware updates and remote console access without requiring a local KVM or display.

How it compares

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

Price $6,426.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 4 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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

What is the maximum number of processors the PowerEdge R740xd2 can accept?

The server supports up to 2 Xeon processors and both sockets are already populated with Gold 6150 CPUs

How much heat and noise should I expect from the dual 1100 watt power supplies under continuous load?

Two platinum-efficiency 1100 watt supplies run redundant and hot-swap, so sustained draw is shared and fan speed scales with total system thermals

Which network cables and transceivers must I already have to use the installed OCP 3.0 mezzanine card?

The Broadcom 57414 mezzanine provides two 10/25 Gb SFP28 ports, so compatible SFP28 modules and fibre or direct-attach cables are required

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