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Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server front view with 26 drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H330

SKU CH-SGBV-G81JE

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6154 3.0 GHz 18-core CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, 26 × 8 TB SATA drives on an H330 controller, dual 1100 W PSUs, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs provide 36 cores at 3.0 GHz base speed
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports reliable data-intensive workloads
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives at 8 TB each offer massive raw storage capacity
  • PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA arrays at 12 Gb/s
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management and monitoring

High-capacity 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand exceptional storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors deliver 36 total cores at 3.0 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for enterprise compute performance. It targets organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or large media archives.

Dense drive bay layout with redundant power

Twenty-six front-accessible 3.5-inch bays hold 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives managed by a PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller. Hot-swap 1100 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy without downtime. Dual-port 1 GbE LOM plus a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card handle networking, while iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration.

Upgrade path for storage-bound 2U platforms

This configuration replaces servers limited to fewer drive bays or lower memory ceilings when capacity growth outpaces the chassis. The jump is worth it when workloads need 26 bays of spinning media, 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC across 16 slots with room to reach 1 TB, and dual-socket Xeon Scalable performance in a single 2U footprint.

How it compares

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

Price $7,468.99
Pricier than about 84% 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 speed3.0 GHz (3.7 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6154
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 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 is the storage controller interface and its maximum throughput?

The Dell PERC H330 controller uses a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface, capping drive throughput at that link speed for the installed SATA drives.

What physical mounting hardware is required for the 2U rack chassis?

The server is a 2U rackmount unit; ready rails are not included, so a compatible rail kit must be sourced for installation.

How are the 26 drives installed, and which step is commonly missed?

Drives mount in the front 3.5-inch hot-swap bays; the step often missed is ensuring each carrier clicks fully into the backplane for power and data connectivity.

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