DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18 Core 16GB DDR4 26x 4TB HDD H330 2x 1100W PSU

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors deliver 36 cores at 3.0GHz with 3.7GHz turbo for heavy compute tasks. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 ECC memory and 26 enterprise 4TB 7.2K SATA drives provide a large raw capacity foundation. The PERC H330 controller manages the array while iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote administration.

Verify rack space and network needs

Confirm the cabinet can accept a 2U form factor and supply sufficient airflow for dual 1100W platinum power supplies. The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so mounting hardware must be sourced separately. Network connectivity uses a dual-port 1GbE LOM plus a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card; ensure compatible switching and cabling are available. Memory expansion uses 16 DDR4 slots supporting up to 1TB total.

Dual redundant power and thermal design

Two hot-swap 1100W platinum-efficiency supplies deliver redundant power for continuous operation. The 2U chassis directs airflow across the dual 18-core CPUs, 16 DIMM slots and 26 drive bays to maintain stable temperatures under load. Fan speeds adjust dynamically to balance cooling performance against acoustic output in the rack environment. Power draw scales with processor utilisation and drive activity.