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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 6254 3.1GHz 18 Core 256GB DDR4 26 Bay 3.5

SKU CH-CDEQ-SE97V

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch drive bays, HBA330 controller, dual 10/25 GbE SFP28 networking, iDRAC 9 Enterprise.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5″ drive bays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller enables flexible drive configurations
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote control

Storage Density & Compute

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors deliver 36 total cores at 3.1GHz with 4.0GHz turbo, while 256GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory supports reliable operation. Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays provide exceptional density for software-defined storage, backup repositories, and large-scale archives.

Compatibility Checklist

Verify your rack provides 2U of space and supports the server’s depth requirements. Confirm the Dell PERC HBA330 controller matches your SAS and SATA drive plans, as no drives are installed. Ensure 10/25Gb SFP28 networking aligns with your switch infrastructure and that dual 1100W power supplies match your PDU connectors. Note that front bezel and ready rails are not included and must be sourced separately.

Bundled Controller & Management

The HBA330 storage controller enables direct 12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity across all 26 bays without RAID overhead, ideal for software-defined storage stacks. The Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card adds high-speed network flexibility. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides comprehensive remote monitoring, firmware updates, and lifecycle management from any location.

How it compares

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

Price $5,129.99
Pricier than about 77% 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 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 RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storageNone
Disk controllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
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

Does the server ship with any drives or do I need to buy 3.5" SAS/SATA drives separately?

No drives are installed; the unit includes 26 empty 3.5" trays so you must supply 3.5" SAS or SATA drives yourself.

The spec lists 256 GB DDR4-2933 across 16 slots — which capacity per module matches that layout?

The 256 GB total is populated as eight 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered DIMMs, leaving eight slots free for expansion up to 1 TB.

With two Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz base and 4.0 GHz turbo, what sustained speed should I expect under full load?

Both 18-core processors run at a 3.1 GHz base clock; the 4.0 GHz turbo is opportunistic and depends on thermal headroom and core count active.

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