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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 512GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA

SKU CH-C6M2-D45G9

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1GHz, 512GB DDR4, and 26 bays filled with 8TB SATA drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs provide 36 cores at 3.1GHz base clock
  • 512GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 8TB 7.2K SATA drives offer massive 3.5" storage density
  • PERC HBA330 12Gb/s controller manages SAS and SATA arrays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

High-Capacity 2U Rack 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, each with 18 cores at 3.1 GHz and 4.0 GHz turbo, deliver enterprise compute performance. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots, with a maximum capacity of 1 TB.

Suited for Dense Storage and Backup Targets

This configuration suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, big data analytics, or large backup repositories that need 26 drive bays in 2U. The PERC HBA330 controller manages SATA and SAS drives without hardware RAID, so buyers who require integrated RAID levels should look at a server equipped with a PERC RAID controller instead.

26 Bays of 8 TB 3.5" SATA Drives

Twenty-six enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5-inch drives are installed, providing massive raw capacity behind the HBA330 controller. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management support continuous operation in rack environments.

How it compares

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

Price $12,113.99
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 × 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 can I verify the dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs are running at 3.1 GHz base and 4.0 GHz turbo after installation?

Check iDRAC 9 Enterprise or the BIOS System Profile to confirm both 18-core processors report 3.1 GHz base clock and 4.0 GHz turbo frequency under load.

Which components ship with the server and what must I source separately for a complete deployment?

The unit includes 2x Xeon Gold 6254, 512 GB DDR4-2933 (16x 32 GB), HBA330 controller, 26x 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives, 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP card, dual 1100 W PSUs, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise. Front bezel and Ready Rails are not included.

With 16 memory slots and 512 GB already installed, which capacity modules should I add to reach the 1 TB maximum?

All 16 slots are populated with 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs. To reach 1 TB you must replace every module with 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC RDIMMs; no empty slots remain for simple addition.

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