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Silver 2U rack server chassis with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays and front bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U 26 Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 H330 57414 iDRAC9 2x1100W

SKU CH-1K1T-5335V

2U rack server with 26 hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays, dual Xeon Platinum 8260 24-core processors at 2.4 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H330 controller, dual 10/25 GbE networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors with 24 cores each run at 2.4GHz up to 3.9GHz turbo
  • 256GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots for data integrity
  • PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays
  • Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 plus 1GbE LOM for flexible networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100W platinum PSUs for redundancy

High-Capacity 2U Rack Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density in a compact footprint. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors running at 2.4 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency, providing 24 cores per CPU for parallel compute tasks. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 DIMM slots, expandable to 1 TB. A Dell PERC H330 controller manages the 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays supporting SAS and SATA drives.

Suited for Storage-Dense Deployments

This server targets organisations deploying software-defined storage, big data analytics platforms, backup repositories, or media archives where maximum drive count per rack unit is the primary requirement. The dual 10/25 GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 mezzanine card and dual 1 GbE LOM ports provide flexible network connectivity for high-throughput data movement. Buyers needing installed drives, a RAID controller with cache-backed write acceleration, or a smaller chassis with fewer drive bays should evaluate alternative configurations.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis Defines Fit

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front-loading drive tray layout in a 2U form factor, which sets the maximum raw storage capacity per rack unit. Dual 1100 W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies deliver redundant power for the fully populated chassis. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables out-of-band remote management for firmware updates, hardware monitoring, and virtual console access without requiring physical presence at the rack.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors with 24 cores each run at 2.4GHz up to 3.9GHz turbo
  • 256GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 DIMM slots for data integrity
  • PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays
  • Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 plus 1GbE LOM for flexible networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dual 1100W platinum PSUs for redundancy

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 Size256GB
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

Should I choose the 26-bay 3.5" model or a smaller bay count for my storage needs?

This server provides 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays for maximum capacity in a 2U form factor. Choose it when you need the highest density of large-form-factor drives.

What does the 2.4 GHz base clock with 3.9 GHz turbo mean for real workloads?

Each of the two Xeon Platinum 8260 processors runs at 2.4 GHz base and can boost to 3.9 GHz under load, giving 24 cores per CPU for compute-heavy tasks.

How does the PERC H330 controller and 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA interface affect drive performance?

The Dell PERC H330 mini controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity to the 26 drive bays, setting the maximum link speed for installed drives.

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