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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 26×3.5" 2×Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18C 64GB DDR4 HBA330 2×1100W

SKU CH-TG99-K89T6

2U rack server with 26×3.5″ drive bays, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs at 3.0 GHz, 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory, HBA330 controller and dual 1100 W power supplies

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.0GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller connects every bay without RAID overhead
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable resilient remote management

Storage density and compute balance

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand high local capacity. It ships with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays, two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors at 3.0GHz with 3.7GHz turbo, 64GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots, and a PERC HBA330 controller. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Suited for archive and software-defined storage

This configuration fits teams deploying backup repositories, media archives, or software-defined storage where raw bay count and redundant power matter. Buyers who need more than 1TB of memory, more than two CPUs, or integrated GPU acceleration will find the platform does not support those requirements.

Twenty-six 3.5-inch bays

The single specification that determines fit is the front bay count paired with the HBA330 controller: twenty-six hot-swap 3.5-inch trays fed by a 12Gb/s SAS/SATA host bus adapter. If the deployment needs that exact tray density and controller type, this server matches; otherwise a different chassis or controller is required.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller connects every bay without RAID overhead
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable resilient remote management

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 Size64GB
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

Should I pick the 26-bay 3.5-inch version or a smaller chassis for my storage needs?

The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis gives you the highest drive density in a 2U rack height, ideal when you need maximum raw capacity per rack unit.

What does the 3.0 GHz base clock with 3.7 GHz turbo mean for my workloads once the server is running?

Each of the two 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs runs at 3.0 GHz base and can boost to 3.7 GHz, delivering 36 total cores for heavy multi-threaded tasks.

How does the HBA330 controller and 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA interface limit drive performance in practice?

The PERC HBA330 provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity to all 26 bays, so drive throughput is capped at the controller's 12 Gb/s lane speed.

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