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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 18C 32GB DDR4 26x 3.5" H730P iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-R77A-JE1YN

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC, PERC H730P RAID, 26 hot-swap 3.5" bays, dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.1GHz (4.0GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays maximise storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring

Capacity and workload fit

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for storage-heavy workloads such as software-defined storage, backup repositories and media archives. Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors deliver 36 total cores at 3.1 GHz with 4.0 GHz turbo for demanding compute tasks. The 32 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC memory provides a starting point for memory-intensive applications.

Pre-installation checks

Verify that your rack provides a 2U slot with adequate airflow for a high-density storage chassis. Confirm that the LGA 3647 platform and 16 DDR4 slots match your planned memory expansion up to the 1 TB maximum. Ensure your network infrastructure can use the dual-port 1 GbE LOM and the dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card. The PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for SAS and SATA drives.

Build and daily operation

Twenty-six hot-swap 3.5-inch drive trays give dense, front-accessible storage without removing the server from the rack. Redundant 1100 W platinum power supplies support hot-swap replacement during operation. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise module enables full remote management, monitoring and firmware updates over a dedicated network connection. Note that the front bezel and ready rails are not included, so plan for separate mounting hardware and physical security if required.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1 GHz base
  • 32 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays maximise storage density in 2U
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed3.1GHz (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)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD Interface0
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

Does the server ship with any 3.5" drives or do I need to supply all 26 myself?

No drives are installed; the 26 drive trays are empty so you must provide every 3.5" SAS or SATA drive you intend to use.

With 32 GB already fitted across 16 slots, how much more DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory can I add?

Four 8 GB modules occupy four slots; you can populate the remaining 12 slots up to the 1 TB maximum.

The dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card is listed — what speed will it actually run at in this chassis?

The card supports both 10 Gb and 25 Gb links; the negotiated speed depends on the transceiver and switch you connect.

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