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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18 Core 64GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-KQSC-0DT5N

A 2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, and 26× 8TB SATA drives on an HBA330 controller

  • 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 with 4.0 GHz turbo
  • 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives at 8 TB each provide high-density 7.2K storage
  • PERC HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration with dual 1100 W platinum power supplies

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors run at 3.1 GHz with a 4.0 GHz turbo and provide 18 cores each for a total of 36 cores. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC HBA330 controller managing 26 installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Suited for capacity-first deployments

This configuration fits software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories, media archives and big-data analytics where raw capacity per rack unit is the primary metric. The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis and dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card support high-throughput ingestion. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, all-flash performance or a smaller form factor should evaluate other platforms.

26-bay 3.5-inch SATA capacity

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch front chassis populated with 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives behind a PERC HBA330 controller. This density drives the storage-per-rack-unit ratio and determines whether the server matches the capacity target of the deployment.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1 GHz base with 4.0 GHz turbo
  • 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity for critical workloads
  • 26 enterprise SATA drives at 8 TB each provide high-density 7.2K storage
  • PERC HBA330 controller manages 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration with dual 1100 W platinum power supplies

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 Size64GB
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

When will the 26 installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives need replacement?

The 26 enterprise-class 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives are rated for continuous operation; plan replacement after the manufacturer-rated MTBF interval or when SMART attributes indicate wear.

Which component reaches its limit first during sustained all-day workloads?

The dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz base with 4.0 GHz turbo and 18 cores each will hit thermal and power limits before the HBA330 controller or DDR4-2933 memory saturate.

How much heat and noise do the two 1100 W platinum PSUs produce under full load?

Two 1100 W platinum supplies deliver high efficiency, reducing waste heat; the 2U chassis fans ramp to cool 26 drives and dual 18-core CPUs, so expect noticeable airflow noise in a rack.

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