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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 32GB DDR4 26x 4TB H730P

SKU CH-W21J-9VHRC

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, 26× 4TB SATA drives and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 18-core CPUs deliver 3.0 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 modes
  • 26 front-access 3.5-inch 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives maximise 2U storage density
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100 W platinum PSUs

High-density 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount system built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 ECC memory provide a foundation for virtualization, software-defined storage and large-scale analytics.

Redundant platinum power and thermal headroom

Two 1100 watt platinum-efficiency supplies operate in hot-swap redundancy, sharing load to keep each unit in its most efficient range. Front-to-rear airflow across 26 drive bays and dual CPU heatsinks maintains stable inlet temperatures without aggressive fan curves. Idle power draw stays proportionate to the 32 GB memory footprint and storage controller overhead.

Sustained throughput under continuous load

The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages 26 enterprise 4 TB SATA drives at 7.2 K rpm across RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 ports and a 1 GbE LOM feed storage traffic without saturating the PCIe fabric. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and telemetry during extended backup or replication windows.

How it compares

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

Price $5,692.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 4 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

How do I install the 26 4TB SATA drives into the 2U chassis, and what step is often missed?

Slide each 3.5-inch drive into the front bays until the latch clicks; the step often missed is creating the virtual disks in the H730P controller BIOS before the OS sees any volume.

Which component will need replacement first under continuous 7.2K spindle operation?

The 26 4TB SATA drives are the first wear items; the H730P battery-backed cache module will also require replacement once its charge capacity drops below the controller threshold.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs sustain 3.7GHz turbo across all 18 cores?

The dual 1100 watt platinum power supplies set the ceiling; sustained all-core turbo on both 18-core processors can push total draw to the supply limit before the cooling solution reaches its maximum.

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