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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 Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18-core 128GB DDR4 26-bay 3.5" H330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-21XS-S8NKV

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6154 18-core CPUs, 128GB DDR4, H330 controller, 26 × 3.5″ trays, dual 1100W PSUs

  • 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
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA arrays with 12 Gb/s throughput
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring

Storage density and compute

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high drive-count capacity and dual-processor performance. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors run at 3.0 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo across 18 cores each, supported by 128 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory. A PERC H330 controller manages up to 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays, and dual 1100 W platinum supplies provide redundant power.

Suited for dense storage workloads

This platform suits organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives that need maximum 3.5-inch drive density in a 2U form factor. The 26-bay chassis, dual 10/25 GbE SFP28 mezzanine and iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable scalable, remotely managed deployments. Buyers who need more than two sockets, GPU acceleration or a smaller rack footprint should evaluate alternative platforms because the 2U 26-bay design prioritises drive count over PCIe expansion or GPU clearance.

26-bay 3.5-inch capacity decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 26 front-loading 3.5-inch drive bays backed by the H330 SAS/SATA controller. If the deployment requires that many large-form-factor drives in 2U, this server matches the requirement; if fewer bays or a different controller topology are needed, another model will be more appropriate.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.0 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays provide massive storage density in 2U
  • PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA arrays with 12 Gb/s throughput
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring

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 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

Will the two Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs at 3.0 GHz work with my existing DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs?

The server ships with 128 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 8 of the 16 slots. Your existing DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs will run at the same 2666 MT/s speed if they match that specification.

How can I confirm the PERC H330 controller and the Broadcom 57414 OCP card are detected after first boot?

Open iDRAC 9 Enterprise and check the hardware inventory. The PERC H330 will appear under Storage Controllers and the Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card under Network Adapters.

Are the 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays included, and do I need to buy rails or a bezel separately?

All 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch trays are supplied. The front bezel and ready rails are not included and must be purchased separately.

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