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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 Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 16GB DDR4 26x 4TB H330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-AJX8-SB7VA

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 16GB DDR4, H330 controller and 26x 4TB SATA drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM16 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
  • 26 enterprise 4 TB SATA drives supply massive raw capacity
  • PERC H330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power

High-capacity 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 24 cores. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a Dell PERC H330 storage controller. Twenty-six 3.5-inch 4 TB SATA drives provide dense capacity in a single chassis.

Storage-focused deployments

This server suits organisations running software-defined storage, backup repositories, big data analytics or media archives. The 26-bay design maximises raw capacity per rack unit while redundant 1100 W power supplies support uptime. Buyers who need more compute threads per terabyte or who require all-flash performance should evaluate alternative platforms.

26-bay 3.5-inch drive capacity

The defining specification is the 26-bay front panel that accepts 3.5-inch SATA drives. With 26 x 4 TB drives installed the system delivers over 100 TB of raw storage in 2U. Expansion beyond these bays would require external enclosures, so the bay count decides whether the chassis fits the dataset.

How it compares

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

Price $5,454.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 16 GB
Lower than about 90% 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 RAM16 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

Does this server need rails or a bezel to install in a rack?

Front bezel and ready rails are not included with the R740xd2. You must supply compatible 2U rails and a bezel separately before mounting the chassis.

Will the PERC H330 controller support the 26 installed 4TB SATA drives and allow mixing older SAS drives later?

The H330 handles 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA. It manages the 26 x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives now and can accept additional SAS or SATA drives in any empty bays.

How do I confirm the two Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs and 16GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory are detected after first boot?

Open the iDRAC 9 Enterprise web interface or press F2 at POST. The System Inventory page lists both 24-core processors, 2.4 GHz base speed, and the 16 GB registered ECC DIMMs.

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