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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 64GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-KQSC-0DT5N

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, and 26× 8TB SATA drives on an HBA330 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 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
  • 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives at 8 TB each provide high-density 7.2K storage
  • PERC HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration with dual 1100 W platinum power supplies

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors run at 3.1 GHz with a 4.0 GHz turbo and provide 18 cores each for a total of 36 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC HBA330 controller managing 26 installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Suited for capacity-first deployments

This configuration fits software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories, media archives and big-data analytics where raw capacity per rack unit is the primary metric. The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis and dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card support high-throughput ingestion. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, all-flash performance or a smaller form factor should evaluate other platforms.

26-bay 3.5-inch SATA capacity

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front chassis populated with 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives behind a PERC HBA330 controller. This density drives the storage-per-rack-unit ratio and determines whether the server matches the capacity target of the deployment.

How it compares

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

Price $7,275.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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

When will the 26 installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives need replacement?

The 26 enterprise-class 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives are rated for continuous operation; plan replacement after the manufacturer-rated MTBF interval or when SMART attributes indicate wear.

Which component reaches its limit first during sustained all-day workloads?

The dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz base with 4.0 GHz turbo and 18 cores each will hit thermal and power limits before the HBA330 controller or DDR4-2933 memory saturate.

How much heat and noise do the two 1100 W platinum PSUs produce under full load?

Two 1100 W platinum supplies deliver high efficiency, reducing waste heat; the 2U chassis fans ramp to cool 26 drives and dual 18-core CPUs, so expect noticeable airflow noise in a rack.

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