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

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 512GB DDR4 26x 4TB H330

SKU CH-GW79-D43S7

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4, 26 × 4 TB SATA drives and a H330 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1GHz base
  • 512GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 enterprise 4TB SATA drives provide high-density storage in 2U
  • PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA arrays with 12Gb/s throughput
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100W platinum PSUs

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high capacity in a compact footprint. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running at 3.1 GHz with 18 cores, and 512 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 slots.

Verify rack depth and network fabric

Confirm your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and that the front-loading 3.5 inch drive bays align with your cabling plan. The system includes a PERC H330 controller for the 26 SATA drives and a dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card, so ensure your top-of-rack switches support the required SFP28 connectivity.

Steady throughput under continuous load

Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and redundant hot-swap cooling keep the platform stable during sustained backup or analytics jobs. The 7.2K SATA drives deliver consistent sequential bandwidth, while iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides ongoing thermal and power telemetry without interrupting the workload.

How it compares

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

Price $10,125.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher 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 RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 4 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H330 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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 drives and rails ship with the R740xd2 and what must I add?

The server includes 26 Dell Enterprise 4TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch hard drives and a PERC H330 controller. Front bezel and Ready Rails are not included and must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 512GB DDR4-2933 configuration or plan for the 1TB maximum?

The system arrives with 512GB across 16 slots using 32GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs. All 16 slots are populated, so reaching 1TB requires replacing every module with 64GB RDIMMs.

What does the 3.1GHz base and 4.0GHz turbo on the dual Xeon Gold 6254 mean for throughput?

Two 18-core Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1GHz base with 4.0GHz turbo, providing high single-thread speed and parallel capacity for storage-heavy workloads.

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