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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6154 18 Core 3.0GHz 128GB DDR4 HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-Z7JR-610YB

2U rack server with 26 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 processors at 3.0GHz, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, HBA330 controller, dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking, iDRAC 9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.0GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 3.0 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5" drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller enables flexible drive configurations
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum PSUs give remote management and redundant power

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 fits twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays into a 2U rackmount chassis. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors provide eighteen cores each at 3.0GHz with 3.7GHz turbo for data-intensive workloads. One hundred twenty-eight gigabytes of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory supports reliable operation across sixteen slots. The platform targets software-defined storage, backup repositories and media archives.

Dual 1100W platinum supplies

Two 1100 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power for continuous availability. The 2U form factor concentrates compute and storage density while sharing cooling infrastructure across both processors and the full drive bay population. Integrated iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote thermal monitoring and power management without physical access. Front bezel and ready rails are not included in this configuration.

HBA330 controller plus dual-port 10/25Gb mezzanine

A Dell PERC HBA330 mini controller provides twelve-gigabit SAS and SATA connectivity across the twenty-six drive trays without RAID overhead. One integrated dual-port 1GbE LOM handles baseline management traffic. One Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card adds high-speed fabric connectivity for storage clustering. Buyers who need hardware RAID or additional PCIe expansion cards must source those separately.

Highlights

  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 3.0 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5" drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller enables flexible drive configurations
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 1100 W platinum PSUs give remote management and redundant power

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed3.0GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores18 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesGold 6154
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size128GB
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

How do I install the 3.5" drives into the 26 front bays, and what step is commonly missed?

Slide each drive into a 3.5" tray until the latch clicks, then insert the tray into the front bay until it locks; the step often missed is ensuring the tray latch fully engages the backplane connector.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 1100 W platinum power supplies and system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; drives added to the 26 bays will follow their own manufacturer lifespans.

What thermal or power limit appears first when all 26 bays and both CPUs run at full load?

The 1100 W redundant power supply rating and 2U chassis airflow define the sustained ceiling; exceeding either triggers throttling or shutdown to protect the 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0 GHz processors.

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