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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 32GB DDR4 H730P 26 Bay 3.5

SKU CH-788X-2SJSM

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller, 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays and dual 1100W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 threads at 2.7 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory protects data integrity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front-access 3.5" drive trays enable massive storage density
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and power redundancy

High-density 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors, each running at 2.7 GHz with 18 cores, and 32 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across four modules. The system includes a Dell PERC H730P storage controller with 2 GB cache and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Storage-focused deployments without pre-installed

This platform suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, backup repositories or big-data analytics clusters that need 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays in a compact 2U form factor. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provide redundant power and full remote management. Buyers who require factory-installed drives, a front bezel or ready rails will need to source those separately.

26 hot-swap 3.5-inch bays with PERC H730P RAID

The single specification that determines fit is the 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis paired with the H730P controller supporting 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity. This combination fixes the maximum raw storage capacity and the RAID feature set available at deployment. Verify that your drive selection and capacity plan align with this bay count and controller capability before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $2,273.99
Pricier than about 56% 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 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 RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
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

How do I install the 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays into the 2U chassis and what step is often missed?

Slide each tray into the front bays until the latch clicks; the step often missed is seating the tray fully so the SAS backplane connector engages before locking the lever.

What maintenance will the PERC H730P controller and its 2GB cache battery need later?

The H730P cache battery should be checked annually and replaced every three to five years to protect write-back cache during power loss.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs run at 3.7GHz Turbo under sustained load?

The 2U airflow path and dual 1100W power supplies hit their cooling ceiling before the CPUs reach their maximum turbo frequency for extended periods.

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