DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 64GB DDR4 26x 3.5" H730P 2x 1100W

Storage-Dense 2U Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running at 3.1GHz with 18 cores, and 64GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. The chassis provides 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays managed by a PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the package.

Suited for Bulk Storage Workloads

This configuration suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, backup repositories, big data analytics or media archives where maximum 3.5-inch drive count in a 2U footprint is the priority. The 26-bay layout, dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking and redundant power support continuous operation in dense rack environments. It is not for buyers who need GPU compute density, a compact tower form factor for office deployment, or a server populated with drives out of the box.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Capacity Decides Fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 26-bay 3.5-inch drive tray capacity paired with the H730P RAID controller. If the workload requires that many large-form-factor drives in 2U with hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60, this server matches the requirement. If fewer bays, 2.5-inch drives or a different controller feature set are needed, another platform should be selected.