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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 18C 3.1GHz 32GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H730P

SKU CH-3VQH-07Y4D

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4, 26 × 8 TB SATA drives and a PERC H730P controller for high-density storage workloads

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • 36 physical cores at 3.1 GHz base speed handle heavy compute
  • 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives deliver massive raw storage in 2U
  • PERC H730P 2 GB cache accelerates RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 1100 W platinum supplies plus iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand high storage density in a compact footprint. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running 18 cores at 3.1 GHz with a 4.0 GHz turbo frequency, and 32 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots.

Suited for Capacity-First Deployments

This configuration targets backup repositories, media archives, software-defined storage clusters and big-data workloads that prioritise raw capacity over low-latency flash. Organisations needing all-flash performance, GPU acceleration or a smaller chassis should evaluate alternative platforms.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis with H730P

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch drive cage populated with 26 eight-terabyte 7.2K SATA drives managed by a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This bay count and controller combination determines whether the server fits the intended storage topology.

How it compares

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

Price $7,727.99
Pricier than about 84% 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-Processor
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-Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed3.1 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6254
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 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

What is the maximum memory capacity the R740xd2 can reach with its 16 DDR4 slots?

The server supports up to 1 TB of DDR4 memory across its 16 DIMM slots, allowing significant expansion beyond the installed 32 GB.

How much heat and power draw should be expected from the dual 1100 W PSUs and 26 drives under continuous load?

Two 1100 W Platinum supplies and 26 x 7.2 K SATA drives generate substantial heat; plan for robust rack airflow and dedicated circuits.

Which networking interfaces are already installed so the server can connect to the network immediately?

The system includes a dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card.

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