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Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6254 3.1GHz 18C 512GB DDR4 26x 8TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-W0V7-RY9ZM

2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, 26× 8TB SAS drives and H730P RAID

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed3.1GHz (4.0GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz turbo to 4.0 GHz for demanding compute
  • 512 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity
  • 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide massive capacity for data-intensive workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 and dual 1 GbE ports for remote management

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 running at 3.1GHz with a 4.0GHz turbo frequency, each providing 18 cores for parallel processing. The system includes 512GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a Dell PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 modes.

Suited for Archive and Analytics Workloads

This configuration targets environments such as software-defined storage clusters, big data analytics platforms, backup repositories, and media archives where raw capacity and data integrity are priorities. The 26 installed 8TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver substantial sequential throughput for large-file workloads. Buyers who need low-latency random I/O for transactional databases or virtual desktop infrastructure should evaluate all-flash or hybrid alternatives instead.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Drive Capacity

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis populated with 8TB 7.2K SAS drives, providing a fixed raw storage foundation that determines whether the server fits the intended capacity plan. The H730P controller manages the array with hardware RAID and battery-backed cache. Network connectivity includes a dual-port 1GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card for flexible uplink options.

Highlights

  • Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs at 3.1 GHz turbo to 4.0 GHz for demanding compute
  • 512 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity
  • 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide massive capacity for data-intensive workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 and dual 1 GbE ports for remote management

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 Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)26 x 8TB 7.2K SAS
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
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

How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R740xd2 provide for sustained storage workloads?

The chassis holds 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch bays, all populated with 8 TB 7.2 K SAS drives in this configuration.

What is the combined power draw of the two 1100 W platinum power supplies under full load?

Each supply is rated at 1100 W platinum efficiency; the redundant pair shares the load to keep the server running within that envelope.

Which network mezzanine card ships with the server for 10/25 Gb connectivity?

A Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card is installed, so compatible SFP28 transceivers and cabling are required.

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