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Silver 2U rack server front with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26 Bay 3.5" 2U 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-781S-EKSKB

2U rack server with 26 3.5" drive bays, dual 24-core Xeon 8160 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, HBA330 controller, dual 1100W PSUs, and iDRAC 9 Enterprise

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory installed across 16 slots
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 drive bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power

High-density 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity in a compact form factor. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo across 24 cores, and 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory installed across 8 of 16 available slots.

Suited for storage-heavy deployments

This server targets software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories and media archives where drive density is the primary constraint. The front chassis accepts 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch trays served by a PERC HBA330 controller with 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity. Buyers who require integrated GPUs, front bezel and rails included, or a different drive form factor should look elsewhere.

26-bay 3.5-inch front storage

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front-loading chassis, which sets the maximum raw storage ceiling for the platform. Two redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the baseline configuration for continuous operation.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base clock
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory installed across 16 slots
  • PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 drive bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesPlatinum 8160
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD Interface0
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelNone
Ethernet Controller1x Integrated Dual Port 1GbE LOM and 1x Dell EMC Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Card
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features0

Questions about this item

What rack space and power connections does this 2U server need?

It occupies 2U of rack height and requires two 1100 Watt power supplies for redundant hot-swap operation.

Can the Dell PERC HBA330 controller use my existing SAS and SATA drives?

Yes, the HBA330 supports 12Gb/s SAS and SATA drives across the 26 front 3.5-inch trays.

How do I confirm the iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management is active after setup?

Connect to the iDRAC network port, log in via browser, and verify the dashboard shows both Xeon 8160 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, and dual 1100W PSUs healthy.

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