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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 6230 2.1GHz 20C 32GB DDR4 H730P 26x 3.5" iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-6WT6-6EPB0

A 2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs, 32GB DDR4 ECC, H730P RAID controller, 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch bays, dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP card, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count20 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 40 total cores for heavy compute
  • 32GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity under load
  • PERC H730P RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 26 front 3.5" drive bays provide massive local storage capacity
  • Dual 1100W platinum PSUs and iDRAC9 Enterprise enable resilient remote management

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand exceptional storage density. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors deliver 20 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo, providing enterprise-class compute for software-defined storage and big data analytics.

H730P controller and 26 drive trays

The bundled Dell PERC H730P 2GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through, enabling flexible data protection across the 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays. A dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card and dual-port 1 GbE LOM provide high-speed networking for storage clusters.

Rackmount installation with iDRAC 9

The 2U chassis mounts in standard racks using separately sourced rails; the front bezel is not included. Two hot-swap 1100 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant power, while iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote deployment, monitoring and firmware updates without physical access.

How it compares

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

Price $2,205.99
Pricier than about 55% 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 storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
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

When will the PERC H730P controller battery need replacement?

The PERC H730P includes a 2 GB cache battery that typically lasts three to five years; iDRAC 9 Enterprise will alert you when the battery charge drops below the replacement threshold.

What limits sustained write performance on the 26 drive bays?

The H730P 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller and 2 GB cache set the sustained write ceiling; all 26 bays share this single controller bandwidth.

How loud and hot does the server run with both 1100 W PSUs loaded all day?

Dual 1100 W Platinum supplies and high-density 3.5" drives generate significant heat; iDRAC 9 monitors inlet temperature and fan speed continuously.

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