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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U 26x 3.5" 2x Xeon 8260 2.4GHz 24 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 8TB H330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-TCMH-V8C9C

2U rack server with 26 × 3.5″ 8 TB SATA drives, dual Xeon 8260 24-core CPUs and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver high compute throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity
  • 26 × 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives maximise storage density
  • PERC H330 controller manages mixed SAS and SATA arrays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server system designed for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity in a compact form factor. It arrives fully populated with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays, dual processors and redundant power supplies for immediate deployment in storage clusters, backup repositories or software-defined storage environments.

Suited for capacity-first workloads

This configuration suits organisations that prioritise raw storage volume and simplified management through iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote administration. Buyers who need faster flash-based storage, GPU acceleration or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate alternative platforms that match those requirements.

26 x 8TB SATA drives on H330 controller

The single specification that defines fit is the storage subsystem: twenty-six 8TB 7.2K SATA drives connected to a Dell PERC H330 controller. This combination delivers maximum capacity per rack unit for sequential workloads such as archives, media libraries and bulk backup targets.

Highlights

  • 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver high compute throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity
  • 26 × 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives maximise storage density
  • PERC H330 controller manages mixed SAS and SATA arrays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management

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)26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
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 26x 8TB SATA drives and what step is commonly missed?

Slide each 3.5" drive into the front 26-bay chassis until the latch clicks; the step often missed is confirming the H330 controller detects every drive in its BIOS before loading the OS.

Which components will need replacement first under continuous operation?

The 26x 7.2K SATA hard drives and the two 1100W power supplies are the primary field-replaceable units that wear out before the Xeon 8260 CPUs or DDR4 DIMMs.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the dual 24-core Xeons run at 3.9GHz turbo sustained?

The 1100W redundant PSU rating and 2U airflow ceiling cap sustained turbo; the system will throttle the 2.4GHz base clocks before exceeding the power envelope.

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