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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20 Core 32GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA

SKU CH-0ADV-PTV7Z

2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, HBA330 controller, and 26× 8TB SATA drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count20 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.1 GHz base clock
  • 26 bays filled with 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives for massive capacity
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • HBA330 controller plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine for fast I/O
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management from anywhere

Storage density for data-intensive workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server system built for high-capacity storage deployments. It integrates twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays populated with 8 TB SATA disks and dual Xeon Gold 6230 processors. The platform targets software-defined storage, backup repositories and large-scale data management where density and uptime matter.

Suited for capacity-first deployments.

Organisations that need maximum raw storage in a compact rack footprint will match this configuration. Buyers who require higher memory capacity per node, all-flash performance or GPU acceleration should evaluate alternative platforms. The installed 32 GB DDR4 and HBA330 controller define the current operating envelope.

26 installed 8 TB SATA drives define the capacity

The server ships with twenty-six 7.2K SATA hard drives managed by a PERC HBA330 controller, providing the primary storage pool. Expanding beyond this raw capacity requires additional drive bays or external enclosures not included in this unit. The dual 1100 W power supplies support the fully populated chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $7,074.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 20 Core-Processors
Higher than about 80% 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 count20 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.1 GHz (3.9 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6230
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 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

Should I pick the 26-bay version with 8 TB drives or a smaller bay-count model?

This unit is the 26-bay configuration and already ships with 26 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives; no other bay-count option is offered in this listing.

What does the 2.1 GHz Xeon Gold 6230 speed mean for actual workloads?

Each of the two Gold 6230 processors runs at 2.1 GHz base with a 3.9 GHz turbo boost across 20 cores, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for database and analytics tasks.

How does the HBA330 controller and SATA interface limit drive performance?

The PERC HBA330 provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity, so the 6 Gb/s SATA drives operate at their native link speed without controller bottleneck.

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