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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 24-core 512GB DDR4 26x 4TB HDD H730P

SKU CH-1BQT-SB9JP

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller and 26× 4 TB SATA drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz base clock
  • 512 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory installed across 16 slots
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
  • 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver high-capacity storage
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable resilient remote management

High-capacity 2U rack server for data-intensive

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy deployments such as software-defined storage, big data analytics and backup repositories. It delivers enterprise-class compute and exceptional storage density in a compact rackmount form factor. The platform suits organisations that need large-capacity local storage alongside scalable processing power.

Upgrade from lower-density

Moving from a single-socket server or a chassis with fewer drive bays adds a second Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24-core processor and expands raw capacity to 26x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives. The jump is worth it when workloads demand both higher thread counts and greater local storage without adding rack units. The H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection.

Sustained operation with redundant power

Dual 1100W Platinum-efficiency power supplies provide redundancy for continuous uptime under heavy storage I/O. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring, firmware updates and power control without physical access. The 512GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory and dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking maintain throughput during extended backup, archive or analytics jobs.

How it compares

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

Price $9,323.99
Pricier than about 88% 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 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 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 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 space and rail kit does the 2U R740xd2 require?

The server occupies 2U of rack height. Ready Rails are not included, so you must supply a compatible Dell rail kit for a 2U chassis.

How do the 26 front 3.5" drives and the H730P controller connect, and what step is often missed?

The 26 SATA drives plug into the front backplane which cables to the PERC H730P Mini; the battery module on the controller must be seated before RAID arrays are created.

Which components will need replacement during the server's service life?

The 26 Enterprise 4TB 7.2K SATA drives, two 1100 Watt Platinum power supplies, cooling fans, and the H730P controller battery are the field-replaceable parts.

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