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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 Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24-Core 512GB DDR4 HBA330

SKU CH-1PXF-30N0S

A 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 processors at 2.4 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 memory and a HBA330 storage controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver 24 cores each for parallel workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages high-density storage
  • 26 front 3.5" drive trays maximise capacity in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management
  • Dual 1100 W Platinum PSUs provide redundant power

26-Bay 3.5-Inch 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-dense deployments. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors running at 2.4 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a Dell PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller. Twenty-six front-access 3.5-inch drive trays provide high-capacity storage in a compact form factor.

Suited For High-Density Storage Workloads

This server targets environments that prioritise raw drive count and capacity over GPU acceleration or ultra-low-latency all-flash arrays. It fits software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories, media archives and big-data analytics platforms. Buyers needing extensive PCIe expansion for multiple GPU cards or specialised high-performance computing accelerators should evaluate alternative chassis designs with greater slot availability.

26 Front 3.5-Inch Drive Trays Define Capacity

The single specification that determines fit is the twenty-six 3.5-inch hot-swap trays served by the HBA330 controller. This density enables petabyte-scale raw storage within 2U of rack space using large-form-factor SAS or SATA drives. If the workload requires fewer but faster drives, or a different drive form factor, another platform will match the requirement more efficiently.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver 24 cores each for parallel workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages high-density storage
  • 26 front 3.5" drive trays maximise capacity in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management
  • Dual 1100 W Platinum PSUs provide redundant power

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesPlatinum 8260
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size512GB
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 loud and hot does the R740xd2 get with both Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs and dual 1100 W supplies running continuously?

The server uses two 1100 W Platinum-efficiency power supplies and dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 processors rated at 2.4 GHz base with 3.9 GHz turbo, so sustained loads will draw significant power and require adequate rack airflow.

Which drives and cabling must I already have to populate the 26 front bays on this R740xd2?

The chassis includes 26 Dell 3.5-inch drive trays and a PERC HBA330 controller providing 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity; you supply the 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives and any required backplane cables.

Will my existing 1 GbE switches and 10 GbE SFP+ optics work with the onboard LOM and the Broadcom 57414 mezzanine card?

The integrated dual-port 1 GbE LOM connects directly to standard 1 GbE switches, while the Broadcom 57414 OCP 2.0 mezzanine provides two 10/25 Gb SFP28 ports compatible with 10 GbE SFP+ modules.

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