DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18-core 512GB DDR4 26× 4TB SATA HBA330 2× 1100W

2U rack server for storage density

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount system built around dual Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors, each running 18 cores at 2.7 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC HBA330 controller driving 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch 4 TB SATA drives spinning at 7.2K rpm. This configuration targets software-defined storage, backup repositories, and media archives that demand high capacity in a compact rack footprint.

Hot-swap bays and redundant power for uptime

Twenty-six drive bays fill the front panel, all serviced without tools or shutdown thanks to hot-swap carriers and the HBA330’s 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA interface. Two 1100 W platinum-efficiency power supplies operate in redundant hot-swap mode, so a single unit can be replaced while the server remains online. Networking is handled by an integrated dual-port 1 GbE LOM plus a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides dedicated out-of-band remote management over a separate connection.

Check rack depth, rail kit, and network optics

The chassis requires a four-post rack with sufficient depth for a 2U server and its cabling; ready rails and the front bezel are not included, so a compatible rail kit must be sourced separately. Verify that your top-of-rack switches support 10/25 Gb SFP28 transceivers and that the SFP28 modules match the cabling type you plan to deploy. Confirm the facility can deliver the required power phase and connector for dual 1100 W supplies, and ensure the operating environment meets Dell’s thermal specifications for a fully populated 26-drive configuration.