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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 16GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA HBA330 2x 1100W PSU

SKU CH-DG1C-WB521

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 16GB DDR4, HBA330 controller and 26×8TB SATA drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM16 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
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives at 8 TB each provide massive raw capacity
  • HBA330 controller manages SAS and SATA storage at 12 Gb/s throughput
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration out of band
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies ensure redundant hot-swap operation

High-Density 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors deliver 36 total cores at 3.1 GHz with 4.0 GHz turbo capability. It targets organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or large media archives.

Installation Notes

The chassis supports redundant hot-swap 1100 W power supplies and front-access 3.5" drive bays for straightforward drive replacement. The PERC HBA330 controller manages the 26 installed 8 TB SATA drives in JBOD or pass-through mode. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote deployment and monitoring without physical console access. Front bezel and ready rails are not included.

Pre-Order Checklist

Verify your rack provides 2U of clear vertical space and sufficient depth for cabling behind the 26-bay front panel. Confirm the facility can supply dual 1100 W circuits for redundant power operation. Ensure network infrastructure supports the dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card and dual 1 GbE LOM connections. DDR4 ECC registered memory expansion uses 16 available slots up to the platform maximum.

How it compares

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

Price $7,860.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 16 GB
Lower than about 90% 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 RAM16 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

How do I confirm the two Xeon Gold 6254 processors are running at their 3.1GHz base and 4.0GHz turbo speeds after installation?

Check the CPU frequency readings in the iDRAC 9 Enterprise dashboard or the system BIOS; both will report the current core speeds for each of the 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 processors installed in the LGA 3647 sockets.

Which items ship inside the box and which components such as rails or bezel must be sourced separately?

The server ships with dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 16GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs, the PERC HBA330 controller, 26 installed 8TB 7.2K SATA drives, dual 1100W platinum PSUs, the 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP card and the 1GbE LOM; front bezel and ready rails are not included.

Which memory capacity should I choose if I want to populate all 16 DIMM slots up to the 1TB maximum?

Use 64GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered DIMMs; sixteen modules of that size reach the 1TB limit supported by the dual Xeon Gold 6254 configuration.

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