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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 512GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA HBA330 2x 1100W PSU

SKU CH-D84D-F5QZW

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, 26× 8TB SATA drives and redundant 1100W power

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy compute workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB SATA drives deliver massive raw storage
  • HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs and iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

2U 26-bay storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for high-capacity storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz, each offering 24 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. Twenty-six 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives are installed behind a PERC HBA330 controller.

Suited for dense archives, not GPU compute

This platform fits backup repositories, software-defined storage clusters and media archives that prioritise raw capacity in a 2U form factor. The dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management support continuous operation. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, a smaller 1U footprint or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms.

26 drive bays with HBA330 controller

The front chassis holds 26 x 3.5-inch SATA bays, all populated with 8 TB enterprise drives. A Dell PERC HBA330 mini controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity without RAID overhead. This direct-attached topology suits workloads that manage redundancy in software rather than on the controller.

Highlights

  • 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs handle heavy compute workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB SATA drives deliver massive raw storage
  • HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs and iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesPlatinum 8160
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
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

Will the 12 Gb/s HBA330 controller work with my existing 6 Gb/s SATA drives?

The HBA330 supports 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA, so the installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives will run at their native 6 Gb/s speed while the controller remains compatible with older 6 Gb/s SATA devices you may add.

How can I verify the 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs and 512 GB DDR4-2666 memory are recognised after installation?

Check the iDRAC 9 Enterprise inventory or the BIOS POST screen; both list each 24-core 2.1 GHz processor and all sixteen 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs, confirming the full 512 GB configuration.

Does the shipment include front bezel and ready rails, or must I order them separately?

The supplier notes state that front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you will need to purchase those mounting accessories separately if required for your rack.

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