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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 26x 8TB H730P

SKU CH-9140-W1DNW

A 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, H730P controller and 26× 8TB SATA drives for high-density storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 modules supports reliable data integrity
  • PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive raw capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and power redundancy

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 packs twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays into a 2U rackmount chassis. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors deliver twenty-four cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo. Two hundred fifty-six gigabytes of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P controller with two gigabytes of cache support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Upgrade from direct-attached arrays

This server replaces sprawling JBOD enclosures and older 2U platforms that max out at twelve or sixteen bays. The jump is worth it when a single rack unit must serve both compute and two hundred eight terabytes of raw capacity. Dual 1100 watt platinum supplies and hot-swap power keep the array online during maintenance.

Fits dense rack rows

The chassis accepts up to sixteen DDR4 modules and two processors, so memory and CPU headroom remain after the factory configuration. An OCP 2.0 mezzanine card adds dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 connectivity alongside the onboard dual-port 1 GbE LOM. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and power cycling without a separate KVM. Front bezel and rails are not included.

How it compares

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

Price $9,897.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor core count 24 Core-Processors
Higher than about 90% 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 count24 Core-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed2.4 GHz (3.9 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsPlatinum 8260
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 TB 7.2K SATA
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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 rack height and rail depth does the 2U R740xd2 require?

The server occupies 2U of rack space. Ready Rails are not included, so you must supply compatible sliding rails for your cabinet depth.

How are the 26 × 8 TB 3.5″ SATA drives installed, and what step is often missed?

Drives mount in the front 26-bay backplane; the common oversight is failing to configure the PERC H730P RAID arrays before loading the operating system.

Which components will need replacement first in a 24/7 deployment?

The 7.2K SATA hard drives and the H730P controller battery are the primary wear items; the dual 1100 W power supplies are hot-swappable for quick replacement.

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