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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and Dell badge

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H730P

SKU CH-QY7H-WRCSS

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18-core CPUs, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, 26x 8TB SATA drives and H730P RAID controller

  • 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 with 4.0 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 16 slots supports up to 1 TB capacity
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
  • 26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-density 3.5-inch storage in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and redundant power

2U Rack Server with 26-Bay Storage

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server system built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. It integrates dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each with 18 cores running at 3.1 GHz, and 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. The chassis holds 26 installed 3.5-inch 8 TB SATA drives spinning at 7.2K RPM, managed by a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache.

Suited for Capacity-First Deployments

This configuration fits software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories, and media archives where raw capacity and drive count take priority. The 26-bay layout and dual 1100 W platinum power supplies support continuous operation in dense racks. It is not for buyers who need a tower chassis, silent office acoustics, or a smaller drive population to reduce upfront hardware cost.

PERC H730P Controller with 2 GB Cache

The storage controller determines RAID flexibility and cache-backed write performance for the 26 SATA drives. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes with a battery-backed 2 GB cache module. Verify that the RAID levels and cache size align with your data-protection and throughput requirements before committing to this server.

How it compares

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

Price $10,078.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 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

How do I verify the PERC H730P controller and all 26 drives are healthy after setup?

Open the iDRAC 9 Enterprise web interface, navigate to Storage > PERC H730P, and confirm the controller shows Optimal with all 26 physical disks reporting Ready and no foreign configurations present.

What ships with the server and what must I source separately?

The server includes 2 Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs, H730P 2 GB controller, 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" drives, Broadcom 57414 dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP card, dual 1100 W PSUs, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise licence. Front bezel and Ready Rails are not included and must be purchased separately.

Which memory capacity should I choose for this R740xd2?

The system arrives with 256 GB (8 x 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs) occupying 8 of 16 slots; maximum supported is 1 TB, so add matching 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs in the remaining slots to reach the desired capacity.

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