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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8260 24C 2.4GHz 16GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-D0FZ-MZR2Q

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 16GB DDR4, HBA330 controller, and 26x 8TB SATA drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • 26 drive bays provide massive 8TB SATA storage density
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors run at 2.4GHz with 3.9GHz turbo
  • HBA330 controller manages 26 enterprise 7.2K SATA drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management
  • Redundant 1100W platinum power supplies ensure uptime

High-Density 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage capacity. It houses two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors, each with 24 cores running at 2.4 GHz and a 3.9 GHz turbo frequency. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and supports up to 1 TB total. A Dell PERC HBA330 controller manages the internal drive array.

Suited for Archive and Backup Deployments

This configuration targets environments such as software-defined storage, big data analytics, media archives and backup repositories where raw capacity takes priority over compute density. The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis supports large-form-factor drives only. Buyers needing 2.5-inch drive support, GPU acceleration, higher default memory or a different controller feature set should evaluate alternative platforms.

26 Enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA Drives Installed

The server ships with 26 Dell Enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA 6 Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drives pre-installed, providing extensive raw capacity for sequential workloads. The HBA330 controller presents these drives without hardware RAID abstraction. Network connectivity includes a dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card, while dual 1100 W platinum power supplies deliver redundant power.

Highlights

  • 26 drive bays provide massive 8TB SATA storage density
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors run at 2.4GHz with 3.9GHz turbo
  • HBA330 controller manages 26 enterprise 7.2K SATA drives
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management
  • Redundant 1100W platinum power supplies ensure uptime

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 Size16GB
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

What SATA interface speed do the 26 installed 8TB drives use?

The drives run at 6Gb/s SATA as specified for the Dell Enterprise 3.5" 7.2K units in this server.

What physical space and mounting hardware does this 2U server require?

It occupies 2U of rack height; the front bezel and ready rails are not included so compatible sliding rails must be sourced separately.

How is the PERC HBA330 controller installed and what step is often missed?

The HBA330 Mini plugs into a dedicated internal storage slot; the step often missed is cabling its 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ports to the 26-drive backplane before powering on.

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