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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 Gold 6154 18C 128GB 26x 8TB H330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-1GPK-QBPKB

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, 26× 8TB SATA drives and H330 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 processors deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz base clock
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives at 8 TB each provide massive raw storage capacity
  • PERC H330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity for all drive bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote monitoring and administration from anywhere

High-Density 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density. It targets infrastructure teams running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives. Dual Xeon Gold 6154 processors and 128GB of DDR4 ECC memory provide the compute foundation for these capacity-first deployments.

Upgrade From Direct-Attached Storage

This server replaces simpler JBOD arrays or older 2U platforms limited to fewer drive bays. The jump is worth it when a workload needs 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch bays in a single rack unit with integrated compute and a hardware RAID controller. The PERC H330 handles 12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity for the installed 8TB 7.2K drives.

SATA And SAS Interface Limits

The storage controller and backplane operate on 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA links, capping per-drive throughput at those interface speeds. The 7.2K rotational speed of the installed drives further limits random IOPS compared to faster spindles or solid-state media. PCIe expansion slots remain available for additional networking or controller upgrades if the workload outgrows the onboard dual-port 1GbE LOM and the 10/25Gb SFP28 mezzanine card.

How it compares

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Price $8,303.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 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 speed3.0 GHz (3.7 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6154
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 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

What rack-mount hardware is required to install the 2U R740xd2 in a standard rack?

The server is a 2U rackmount unit; the supplier notes that front bezel and ready rails are not included, so compatible rack rails must be sourced separately for secure mounting.

What is the correct sequence for installing the 26 installed 3.5-inch 8TB SATA drives and the PERC H330 controller?

The 26 drives populate the front hot-swap bays; the PERC H330 mini controller installs in its dedicated internal slot and cables route to the backplane before drives are seated and the array configured in the controller BIOS.

Which components in this R740xd2 will require periodic replacement during long-term operation?

The two 1100 W platinum power supplies and the 26 enterprise 7.2K SATA drives are hot-swap field-replaceable units; system fans and the CMOS battery are the other items typically scheduled for preventive replacement.

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