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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 Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18 Core 32GB DDR4 H330

SKU CH-QMW0-BTEQH

2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs at 3.0GHz, 32GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H330 controller, dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking.

  • 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 36 threads at 3.0 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages large arrays efficiently
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 and dual 1 GbE enable remote management and high-speed networking

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount platform built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum drive density. It fits twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays in a compact chassis, making it suited for software-defined storage, backup repositories and large media archives. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors provide thirty-six total cores at 3.0 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo for parallel compute tasks. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across four modules supports reliable operation.

Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies

Redundant hot-swap 1100-watt platinum-efficiency units share the load and maintain uptime if one module fails. The 2U form factor limits airflow compared with taller servers, so the dual-processor configuration and dense drive population will generate noticeable heat under sustained load. Fan speeds ramp to keep component temperatures within specification, producing audible noise typical of high-density rack equipment. Power draw scales with drive count and CPU utilisation, so a fully populated chassis approaches the supply rating.

PERC H330 controller and iDRAC 9 Enterprise

The integrated PERC H330 delivers 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity for the twenty-six drive bays without consuming a PCIe slot. An OCP 2.0 mezzanine card adds dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 ports alongside the onboard dual 1 GbE LOM for flexible network topologies. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management including virtual console, power control and firmware updates over a dedicated interface. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Highlights

  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 threads at 3.0 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages large arrays efficiently
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 and dual 1 GbE enable remote management and high-speed networking

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 Size32GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD Interface0
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays and which step is often missed?

Slide each tray into the front bays until the latch clicks; the step often missed is fully engaging the latch so the backplane connector seats and the drive is detected by the PERC H330 controller.

What maintenance or replacement will the two 1100 Watt power supplies need later?

The hot-swap 1100 Watt platinum supplies are the primary field-replaceable units; if one fails, pull the handle, insert a matching Dell 1100 Watt unit, and the server stays online.

What limit appears first when the dual Xeon Gold 6154 processors run at 3.7 GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 2U chassis airflow and dual 1100 Watt power budget constrain how long both 18-core CPUs can hold 3.7 GHz turbo before thermal throttling reduces clock speed.

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