DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 24 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 4TB SATA

High-density 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-heavy workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each running at 2.4GHz with a 3.9GHz turbo and 24 cores. The system includes 256GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across eight 32GB modules. A Dell PERC H330 controller manages twenty-six 3.5-inch 4TB 7.2K SATA hard drives installed in the front bays.

Suited for capacity-focused deployments

This configuration fits organisations that need maximum raw capacity in a compact 2U form factor for backup repositories, media archives or software-defined storage clusters. The 26-bay chassis and dual 1100W platinum power supplies support continuous operation in dense racks. Buyers who require lower-latency storage tiers or different drive interfaces should evaluate other platforms, as the installed drives and H330 controller are designed for high-capacity SATA workloads.

Storage capacity and drive count decide fit

The defining specification is the twenty-six 4TB SATA hard drives delivering over 100TB of raw capacity behind a single H330 controller. That drive count and the 3.5-inch bay layout determine whether the server matches the storage density and throughput profile your workload demands.