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Silver 2U rack server front view with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 26 Bay 3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 128GB DDR4 H330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-KKYC-8W8YF

2U rack server with 26 front 3.5" drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6254 18-core CPUs at 3.1GHz, 128GB DDR4 ECC, H330 controller, dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking, iDRAC 9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.1GHz (4.0GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz deliver 36 threads for heavy compute
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 modules ensures data integrity under load
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays give massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages large arrays reliably
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs with hot-swap redundancy keep the platform running

Storage density

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity in a compact form factor. It ships with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running 18 cores at 3.1 GHz with a 4.0 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC H330 storage controller managing 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays.

Workload fit

This server suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, backup repositories, big-data analytics or media archives that need dense 3.5-inch drive bays and dual-processor compute. Buyers requiring more than two sockets, GPU-accelerated compute, or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate other platforms.

Drive-bay count

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front tray configuration, which sets the maximum raw storage capacity and determines whether the chassis meets your density requirements.

Highlights

  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz deliver 36 threads for heavy compute
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 8 modules ensures data integrity under load
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays give massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages large arrays reliably
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs with hot-swap redundancy keep the platform running

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed3.1GHz (4.0GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores18 Core-Processor
CPU FeaturesGold 6254
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size128GB
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

What drive trays must I already have to populate the 26-bay 3.5" chassis?

The server includes 26 Dell EMC 14G PowerEdge 3.5" drive trays; you only need compatible 3.5" SAS or SATA drives to fill them.

Will the PERC H330 controller work with my existing 12 Gb/s SAS drives?

Yes, the Dell PERC H330 Mini supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, so your current 12 Gb/s SAS drives will operate at full speed.

How can I verify the 128 GB DDR4-2933 memory is running correctly after setup?

Check iDRAC 9 Enterprise or the BIOS memory configuration screen; both will report 128 GB at 2933 MHz with ECC registered DIMMs.

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