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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 18C 128GB DDR4 26x 4TB HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-0V4G-H1XW1

High-density 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, 26× 4TB SATA drives on HBA330 controller, dual 10/25Gb networking, iDRAC 9 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives in 2U chassis
  • HBA330 controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs with iDRAC 9 Enterprise management

Storage-dense 2U server for data-intensive workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors, each running at 3.0 GHz with 18 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. It arrives with 128 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC HBA330 controller managing 26 installed 4 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch drives. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Suited for high-capacity storage deployments

This configuration targets software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories and media archives that benefit from 26 drive bays in a 2U footprint. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, a tower form factor or a different drive interface should evaluate other platforms.

The 26-bay 3.5-inch SATA drive count decides fit

With 26 installed 4 TB SATA drives behind a single HBA330 controller, the raw capacity and bay density are the primary selection criteria. If the workload requires fewer bays, a different controller or a smaller chassis, this specific build will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $5,866.99
Pricier than about 80% 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 × 4 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsNone
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 much heat and power will the dual 1100 watt platinum supplies draw when all 26 drives spin continuously?

Two 1100 watt platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power; the platinum rating means high efficiency under sustained load from the 26 drives and dual processors.

Which rack rails and front bezel must I supply because they are not included?

The ready rails and front bezel are not included, so you must provide compatible 2U rack rails and a bezel for physical installation.

Will the 12Gb/s HBA330 controller recognise my existing 6Gb/s SATA drives without extra cables?

The HBA330 supports both 12Gb/s SAS and 6Gb/s SATA, so your existing SATA drives connect directly to the 26 bay backplane.

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