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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18 Core 256GB DDR4 26 Bay 3.5

SKU CH-75A7-0MZRR

High-density 2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6154 18-core CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, H330 controller and 26 3.5" drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 18-core CPUs deliver 36 threads at 3.0 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots supports up to 1 TB total capacity
  • 26 front-access 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller enable massive storage density
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides comprehensive remote management and monitoring capabilities
  • Dual 1100 W platinum hot-swap power supplies ensure redundant power for continuous operation

2U Rack Server for Data-Intensive Workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for high-density storage environments. It targets organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives. Dual processors and large memory capacity support demanding compute tasks alongside massive local storage.

Dual Xeon Gold 6154 Processors and 256GB DDR4

This configuration includes two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors, each with 18 cores running at 3.0GHz and a 3.7GHz turbo frequency. The 256GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory fills eight of the sixteen available slots, leaving room to scale toward the 1TB maximum. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need more parallel threads or larger in-memory datasets than a single-socket platform can deliver.

Dell PERC H330 Controller and 26 Drive Trays

Installation uses the included Dell PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA storage controller and twenty-six 3.5-inch hot-swap drive trays. The server ships without drives, front bezel or ready rails, so those items must be sourced separately. Common issues arise when populating all bays without verifying backplane cabling or when omitting the rails required for rack mounting. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote setup and monitoring once the hardware is powered.

How it compares

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

Price $2,990.99
Pricier than about 65% 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 storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
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 height does the 2U server occupy and what mounting hardware is included?

The server occupies 2U of rack space. The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you must supply your own sliding rails or fixed shelves.

How do I install the 26 drive trays and which step is commonly missed?

Slide each 3.5-inch tray into the front bays until it locks. The step often missed is inserting drives into the trays and securing them with the tray screws before seating the tray in the chassis.

What maintenance will the redundant power supplies and memory need later?

Each 1100-watt platinum supply is hot-swappable; replace a failed unit without shutting down. The 256-gigabyte DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory uses 16 slots and can be expanded to 1-terabyte by adding matching modules.

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