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A silver 2U rack server with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays visible across the front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 64GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-112Y-21DTZ

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, 26× 8TB SATA drives and H330 controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • Processor core count24 Core-Processors
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 24 cores per processor deliver high parallel processing capacity
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical applications
  • 26 drive bays with 8 TB SATA drives provide massive raw storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management and monitoring

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors each provide 24 cores at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo, and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory supports reliable operation.

Suits backup and archive deployments

This configuration fits organisations running software-defined storage, big-data analytics or large media archives where 26 drive bays of 8 TB 7.2K SATA disks are required. Buyers who need faster flash tiers, GPU acceleration or a smaller rack footprint should consider other platforms.

26-bay 3.5-inch SATA capacity

The chassis holds 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA drives served by a PERC H330 controller, delivering massive raw capacity in 2U. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

How it compares

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

Price $7,738.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity1 TB
Memory slot count16
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Installed storage26 × 8 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

What does the SATA 6Gb/s interface cap the 8TB drives to in practice?

The 26 installed 8TB drives run at SATA 6Gb/s, limiting each to the interface's maximum 6Gb/s throughput.

What physical space and rails does the 2U chassis need to mount?

It occupies a 2U rack height and requires 3.5-inch drive bays; front bezel and ready rails are not included.

How is the PERC H330 controller installed, and what step is often missed?

The H330 is a mini mezzanine card pre-installed in the dedicated slot; the step often missed is cabling it to the 26-drive backplane.

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