DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 26 bay 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20C 256GB DDR4 H330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

High-density 2U server for data-intensive workloads

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for storage-heavy deployments such as software-defined storage, backup repositories and media archives. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors deliver 20 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding compute tasks. The system ships with 256 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across eight 32 GB modules in a 16-slot configuration expandable to 1 TB. It targets organisations that need maximum drive density in a compact rack footprint.

26 hot-swap 3.5-inch drive bays

Twenty-six front-access 3.5-inch trays support SAS and SATA drives through a Dell PERC H330 12 Gb/s storage controller for high-capacity arrays. Two 1100 W platinum-efficiency power supplies provide hot-swap redundancy for continuous uptime. Network connectivity includes an integrated dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring. The front bezel and ready rails are not included.

Verify rack depth power and memory expansion needs

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis with 26 front drive bays and sufficient depth for cable routing behind the trays. Ensure your facility provides power circuits compatible with dual 1100 W supplies at your voltage. Plan memory upgrades using DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs only; other generations will not fit the 16 available slots. No drives are installed, so source SAS or SATA media separately for the PERC H330 controller.