DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26x 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24 Core 16GB DDR4 HBA330

26-Bay 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-dense deployments. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory are installed across two 8 GB modules. The system includes a PERC HBA330 storage controller and twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays for SAS or SATA drives. Dual 1100 watt platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power.

Suited for Bulk-Storage Workloads

This platform fits software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories, media archives and big-data analytics that prioritise raw capacity in a 2U form factor. The twenty-six front bays and 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller support high-density hard-drive arrays. Buyers who need more than two processors, greater installed memory out of the box, or a server optimised for compute-heavy tasks with fewer drive slots should evaluate other platforms.

PERC HBA330 Controller Decides Drive Compatibility

The Dell PERC HBA330 mini controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity to all twenty-six bays without RAID functionality. This HBA-only design means the server is intended for environments that handle redundancy and volume management in software, such as CEPH, ZFS or Windows Storage Spaces. If a hardware RAID controller with cache and battery backup is required, this specific configuration will not meet that need.