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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 18C 64GB DDR4 26x 3.5" H730P 2x 1100W

SKU CH-0Q0A-MB16R

A 2U rack server with 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6254 processors at 3.1 GHz, 64 GB DDR4, a PERC H730P RAID 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
  • 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory protects data integrity across 16 slots
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays enable massive SAS/SATA storage density
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs plus iDRAC 9 Enterprise ensure uptime

Storage-Dense 2U Platform

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6254 processors, each running at 3.1GHz with 18 cores, and 64GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. The chassis provides 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays managed by a PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the package.

Suited for Bulk Storage Workloads

This configuration suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, backup repositories, big data analytics or media archives where maximum 3.5-inch drive count in a 2U footprint is the priority. The 26-bay layout, dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking and redundant power support continuous operation in dense rack environments. It is not for buyers who need GPU compute density, a compact tower form factor for office deployment, or a server populated with drives out of the box.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Capacity Decides Fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 26-bay 3.5-inch drive tray capacity paired with the H730P RAID controller. If the workload requires that many large-form-factor drives in 2U with hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or 60, this server matches the requirement. If fewer bays, 2.5-inch drives or a different controller feature set are needed, another platform should be selected.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6254 CPUs deliver 36 cores at 3.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory protects data integrity across 16 slots
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front 3.5-inch drive trays enable massive SAS/SATA storage density
  • Dual 1100 W platinum PSUs 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 Size64GB
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

How do I install the 26 drive trays and the H730P controller, and what step is often missed?

Slide each 3.5" tray into the front bays until the latch clicks, then seat the H730P Mini into its dedicated internal slot and connect the SAS cables to the backplane; the step often missed is inserting the controller battery into its holder on the card before closing the chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the server need later?

The H730P controller battery will require replacement when its charge capacity drops, and the two 1100 W hot-swap power supplies can be swapped individually if a unit fails.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy load?

The dual Xeon Gold 6254 processors reach their thermal ceiling, causing fan-speed ramp and possible clock throttling before the 1100 W PSU capacity is stressed.

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