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Silver 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 18C 3.1GHz 32GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H730P

SKU CH-3VQH-07Y4D

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4, 26 × 8 TB SATA drives and a PERC H730P controller for high-density storage workloads

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.1GHz (4.0GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • 36 physical cores at 3.1 GHz base speed handle heavy compute
  • 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives deliver massive raw storage in 2U
  • PERC H730P 2 GB cache accelerates RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 1100 W platinum supplies plus iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for workloads that demand high storage density in a compact footprint. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running 18 cores at 3.1 GHz with a 4.0 GHz turbo frequency, and 32 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots.

Suited for Capacity-First Deployments

This configuration targets backup repositories, media archives, software-defined storage clusters and big-data workloads that prioritise raw capacity over low-latency flash. Organisations needing all-flash performance, GPU acceleration or a smaller chassis should evaluate alternative platforms.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis with H730P

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch drive cage populated with 26 eight-terabyte 7.2K SATA drives managed by a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This bay count and controller combination determines whether the server fits the intended storage topology.

Highlights

  • 36 physical cores at 3.1 GHz base speed handle heavy compute
  • 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory protects data integrity
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives deliver massive raw storage in 2U
  • PERC H730P 2 GB cache accelerates RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 1100 W platinum supplies plus iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

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 Size32GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
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 is the maximum memory capacity the R740xd2 can reach with its 16 DDR4 slots?

The server supports up to 1 TB of DDR4 memory across its 16 DIMM slots, allowing significant expansion beyond the installed 32 GB.

How much heat and power draw should be expected from the dual 1100 W PSUs and 26 drives under continuous load?

Two 1100 W Platinum supplies and 26 x 7.2 K SATA drives generate substantial heat; plan for robust rack airflow and dedicated circuits.

Which networking interfaces are already installed so the server can connect to the network immediately?

The system includes a dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card.

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