DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 26x 4TB HDD H730P

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.4GHz with 3.9GHz Turbo. 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory supports reliable operation across 16 slots. Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays provide massive raw capacity in a compact form factor.

Controller and Network Add-ons

The PERC H730P storage controller with 2GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through modes for flexible volume management. A Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card supplements the integrated dual-port 1GbE LOM for high-speed connectivity. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides comprehensive remote monitoring and administration. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis Constraint

The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis defines the storage ceiling; buyers who need more drive slots must choose a different platform. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack mounting hardware must be sourced separately. Maximum memory capacity reaches 1TB across the 16 DDR4 slots for future expansion. The LGA 3647 socket pair is fully populated with two processors, leaving no room for CPU upgrades.