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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-six 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6230 20 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 8TB

SKU CH-JZ4M-5HJVJ

A 2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, a HBA330 controller and 26 8TB 7.2K SATA drives for high-density storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count20 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 20 cores each at 2.1 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives supply high-capacity storage in a 2U chassis
  • HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management and monitoring

2U rack server with 26-bay storage

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors provide 20 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and 26 enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA hard drives managed by a PERC HBA330 controller.

Verify rack space and network connectivity

Confirm your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and provides sufficient power for dual 1100 W platinum supplies. The server ships without front bezel or ready rails, so mounting hardware must be sourced separately. Network uplinks use an integrated dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card; ensure compatible switch ports and cabling are available.

High-density storage platform with remote management

The 26-bay 3.5-inch front-loading design maximises capacity for software-defined storage, backup repositories or media archives. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote monitoring and administration without physical access. PCIe expansion slots remain open for additional controllers or networking cards, while the HBA330 handles 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity for the installed drives.

How it compares

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

Price $8,002.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 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

What drives and controller are included, and do I need to buy rails or a bezel separately?

The server ships with 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" drives and a PERC HBA330 controller; front bezel and Ready Rails are not included.

How much memory is installed and how many slots remain for expansion?

256 GB is installed as eight 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs, leaving eight of the 16 slots free for further upgrades up to 1 TB total.

What network throughput can I expect from the installed 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card?

The Broadcom 57414 dual-port OCP 2.0 mezzanine provides two SFP28 ports at 10 GbE or 25 GbE line rate for high-speed storage or compute traffic.

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