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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24 Core 64GB DDR4 HBA330

SKU CH-GS70-X5R8Y

A 2U rack server holding 26 3.5-inch drive trays, dual Xeon 8160 24-core CPUs, 64GB DDR4, and an HBA330 controller for storage-heavy workloads

  • 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
  • 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports data integrity for critical tasks
  • HBA330 controller enables 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • 26 front 3.5" drive trays deliver high storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives remote management with dual 1100 W platinum PSUs

2U 26-Bay Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server system built for high-density storage deployments. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 64GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory, and a PERC HBA330 controller. Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays provide extensive internal capacity for SAS and SATA drives.

Storage-Focused Builds, Not General Compute

This platform suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, backup repositories, or media archives that need maximum drive bays in a 2U footprint. Buyers requiring installed drives, a RAID-capable controller, or a smaller chassis for general-purpose virtualisation should evaluate alternative configurations.

26 x 3.5-Inch Drive Trays

The defining specification is the twenty-six front-accessible 3.5-inch trays connected to the HBA330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller. This bay count determines whether the server meets your raw capacity target before adding external enclosures.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory supports data integrity for critical tasks
  • HBA330 controller enables 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • 26 front 3.5" drive trays deliver high storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives remote management with dual 1100 W platinum PSUs

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 Size64GB
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

Which drive trays must I already have to populate the 26 front bays?

The server includes 26 Dell EMC 14G PowerEdge 3.5" trays, so no additional trays are required for 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives.

Will my existing 12Gb/s SAS drives work with the HBA330 controller?

Yes, the PERC HBA330 is a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller and will operate with 12Gb/s SAS drives at full speed.

How can I confirm the dual 1100W power supplies are both active after installation?

Check the iDRAC 9 Enterprise dashboard or the front-panel LEDs; both supplies should show green when delivering power.

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