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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 Rack Server 26x 8TB 2x Xeon Gold 6154 512GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-G0Y1-B7KA4

2U rack server with 26 bays holding 26 8TB SATA drives, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count18 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs provide 36 cores at 3.0GHz base with 3.7GHz Turbo for compute-heavy workloads
  • 512GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots supports large in-memory datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 and pass-through for flexible storage protection
  • 26x 8TB 7.2K SATA drives in a 2U chassis deliver high-density 3.5-inch storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1GbE and dual 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 ports simplify remote management and networking

High-density 2U rack server for data-intensive

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for environments that need maximum storage capacity in minimal rack space. It targets IT teams running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives where drive count and raw capacity matter more than raw compute density.

Replaces smaller 2U or 4U platforms when drive

This configuration delivers 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch bays populated with 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives and a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. The jump is worth it when a 12-bay or 16-bay chassis can no longer hold the dataset and a single 2U unit must absorb the growth without adding another rack shelf.

Tool-less rails and hot-swap components simplify

Drives, power supplies and fans are hot-swappable; the server ships without a front bezel or Ready Rails, so installers must supply their own sliding rails or static rails for the cabinet. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise module enables remote BIOS, firmware and OS installation over the network, reducing the need for a crash cart during initial bring-up.

How it compares

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

Price $8,704.99
Pricier than about 87% 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-Processors
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-Processors
Processor socketLGA 3647
Processor speed3.0 GHz (3.7 GHz Turbo)
Processor detailsGold 6154
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 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 depth clearance does the 2U PowerEdge R740xd2 need?

The server occupies 2U of rack space and uses standard 3.5" drive bays; allow full depth for the 26-bay chassis and rear cable management.

How are the 26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA drives installed in the front bays, and what step is often missed?

Drives slide into the 26 front 3.5" hot-swap bays; the step often missed is configuring the PERC H730P RAID arrays before loading the operating system.

When will the PERC H730P controller battery need replacement, and what memory slots are free for future upgrades?

The H730P battery typically lasts several years; 16 DDR4 slots are populated with 32 GB modules, so no slots remain for expansion without removing existing memory.

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