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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 16GB DDR4 H730P 26x 8TB 1100W

SKU CH-18AG-GEAK6

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6154 18-core CPUs, 16GB DDR4, H730P controller, 26× 8TB 7.2K SATA drives, dual 1100W PSUs and iDRAC 9 Enterprise

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM16 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 3.0 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive storage capacity
  • PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies ensure redundant hot-swap reliability
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables comprehensive remote management and monitoring

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity in a compact form factor. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors, each running at 3.0 GHz with an 18-core design and 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 DIMM slots, supporting up to 1 TB total capacity.

Suited for archive and backup workloads

This configuration fits environments that need large sequential storage pools, such as software-defined storage clusters, media archives, or backup repositories. The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis is populated with 26 enterprise SATA drives rated at 7.2K RPM, delivering raw capacity for cold or warm data tiers. Buyers who require all-flash performance, GPU acceleration, or a 1U footprint should evaluate alternative platforms.

26-bay 3.5-inch drive capacity

The defining specification is the 26-drive bay count in a 2U rack height, paired with a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 modes. This density determines whether the server matches a rack layout and storage-tiering plan. The dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise module complete the baseline infrastructure feature set.

How it compares

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

Price $6,923.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 16 GB
Lower than about 90% 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 RAM16 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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 depth and rail kit do I need to mount the 2U chassis with 26 front 3.5" bays?

The server is a 2U rackmount unit that holds 26 front-access 3.5" drives; you will need a four-post rack deep enough for the chassis and a compatible Dell Ready Rails kit, which is not included.

How do I install the H730P controller and its backup battery, and what step is often missed?

Seat the PERC H730P Mini card in the dedicated internal slot, connect the 2 GB battery pack to the controller, then configure RAID in the controller BIOS before the OS loads; forgetting to enable the battery write-back cache is the common oversight.

Which parts are most likely to need replacement after extended 2U rack operation?

The 26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives and the two 1100 W platinum power supplies are the primary field-replaceable units; the H730P battery and system fans are also serviceable over time.

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