DELL PowerEdge R740xd 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6142 2.6GHz 16C 256GB DDR4 24x 600GB SAS H730P

Storage-dense 2U platform

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand high drive density in a compact form factor. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6142 processors supply 32 cores at 2.6 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo, while 256 GB of DDR4-2666 registered ECC memory handles large virtualisation or database footprints. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages up to 24 front-accessible 2.5-inch SAS drives.

Suits capacity-first deployments

This configuration fits software-defined storage clusters, backup targets and virtual desktop infrastructure where raw capacity and drive count matter most. The 24-bay chassis and dual 1100 W platinum supplies support continuous operation without downtime for drive swaps. Buyers who need flash-only speed or fewer than 24 bays should consider alternative chassis.

24-bay 2.5-inch SAS chassis

The defining constraint is the 24-bay 2.5-inch SAS backplane paired with the H730P RAID controller, which dictates drive compatibility and maximum raw capacity. All storage expansion must use SAS or SATA 2.5-inch drives; other form factors are not supported.