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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 26 Bay 3.5" 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24 Core 64GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-5GKY-DY6Z8

2U rack server with 26 drive bays, dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 and H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base clock
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5″ drive bays provide high-capacity storage density in 2U
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring
  • Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime during failures

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency and 24 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across four modules and a PERC H730P storage controller with 2 GB cache. Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays provide extensive capacity for SAS and SATA drives.

Suited for backup and software-defined storage

This platform suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, large backup repositories, or media archives that benefit from dense 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U form factor. The dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise support continuous operation and remote management. Buyers who need a smaller rack footprint or fewer drive bays should consider other platforms. The 16 memory slots allow expansion up to 1 TB of DDR4.

26-bay 3.5-inch drive capacity

The defining specification is the 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch trays, which set the maximum number of spinning disks or SATA SSDs the chassis can hold. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Network connectivity includes a dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 GbE SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card. Front bezel and ready rails are not included.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base clock
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5″ drive bays provide high-capacity storage density in 2U
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring
  • Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies maintain uptime during failures

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 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 throughput does the 12Gb/s SAS controller cap at for the 26 drive bays?

The PERC H730P 2GB controller runs at 12Gb/s SAS and SATA across all 26 bays, so each drive is limited by that 12Gb/s link and the RAID mode you choose.

What rack depth and rail kit do I need to mount this 2U chassis?

The server is a 2U rack unit and ships without ready rails, so you must supply compatible sliding rails and a cabinet deep enough for a standard 2U Dell PowerEdge depth.

How do I install the CPUs and memory without bending the LGA 3647 pins?

Open the socket lever, align the two notches on each Xeon Platinum 8160 with the socket keys, lower the processor gently and close the lever; then populate the 16 DDR4 slots in the recommended sequence using 2666 ECC registered modules.

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