DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20C 64GB DDR4 26x 4TB H330 iDRAC9 Ent 2x 1100W

High-Capacity 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-dense workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors running at 2.1 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a Dell PERC H330 storage controller managing twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power for continuous operation.

Storage-Focused Deployment

This server suits organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives that need maximum capacity in a 2U form factor. The twenty-six installed 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high raw capacity for sequential workloads. Buyers who require all-flash performance, GPU compute density, or a chassis smaller than 2U should evaluate other platforms.

Twenty-Six 3.5-Inch Drive Bays

The defining specification is the twenty-six front-accessible 3.5-inch bays populated with 4 TB SATA hard drives. This bay count determines whether the server fits the intended storage density and capacity targets. If the workload demands fewer bays, solid-state media, or a different rack height, this configuration will not match the requirement.