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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 Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18 Core 128GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-QGC2-C7GCY

A 2U rack server holding 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays with dual Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18-core CPUs, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.7GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 2.7 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front 3.5" drive bays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100 W PSUs

26-Bay 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors provide 36 total cores at 2.7 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for parallel compute tasks. The chassis holds 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays and ships with 128 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. A PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.

Upgrade From Lower-Density Platforms

This system replaces 2U servers limited to 12 or 16 drive bays when capacity per rack unit is the bottleneck. The jump is worth it for software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories or media archives that need 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch slots in a single 2U envelope. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management support continuous operation in dense racks. Networking includes dual 1 GbE LOM ports plus a dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card.

Verify Rack And Drive Compatibility

Confirm your rack provides 2U of vertical space and adequate airflow for a high-density storage chassis. The server arrives without installed drives; source 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives compatible with the H730P controller. Memory expansion uses DDR4 ECC RDIMMs only — other DDR generations will not fit. The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so plan for mounting hardware and physical security separately.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 2.7 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front 3.5" drive bays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100 W PSUs

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.7GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores18 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesGold 6150
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD Interface0
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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 depth and rails are required for the 2U R740xd2 chassis?

The server is a 2U rackmount unit; ready rails are not included so you must supply compatible sliding rails for your cabinet depth.

How are the 26 front 3.5" drive trays installed and what step is often missed?

Trays slide into the front bays and lock with the latch; the common miss is not seating the tray fully until the latch clicks, which leaves the SAS/SATA backplane connector unengaged.

Which components will need replacement over the life of the R740xd2?

The two 1100 W hot-swap power supplies, the PERC H730P controller battery, and the system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; drives are added by the user.

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