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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24C 512GB DDR4 26-bay H330 iDRAC9 2x 1100W

SKU CH-5KBZ-72BYE

High-density 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, 26 drive bays and redundant 1100W power supplies

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors run at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 512GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots supports 1TB maximum capacity
  • PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration without OS dependency
  • Dual 1100W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies provide redundant power delivery

Storage-dense 2U server

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 Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency and 24 cores. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a Dell PERC H330 storage controller. Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive trays provide extensive internal capacity for SAS and SATA drives.

Suits dense storage and backup roles

This server fits software-defined storage clusters, big data analytics, backup repositories and media archives where maximum drive count in a 2U footprint is the priority. The dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management support continuous operation and remote administration. Organisations needing more than two processors, more than 1 TB of memory, or a form factor smaller than 2U should consider alternative platforms.

Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays

The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis, which sets the storage ceiling for this model. The PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA devices across all trays, while the dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP card and dual-port 1 GbE LOM handle network connectivity. Buyers must match their drive selection and capacity planning to this bay count and controller combination.

Highlights

  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors run at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo
  • 512GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots supports 1TB maximum capacity
  • PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and administration without OS dependency
  • Dual 1100W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies provide redundant power delivery

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesPlatinum 8160
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)None
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD Interface0
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

Should I choose the 24-core Platinum 8160 or a different CPU for this R740xd2?

This server is factory-configured with two Platinum 8160 processors, each running 24 cores at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo, and the board supports a maximum of two CPUs, so no other CPU option is selectable.

What does the 512GB DDR4-2666 memory mean for actual workloads?

The system ships with 512GB across 16 slots using 32GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered modules, leaving room to expand to the 1TB maximum if your datasets grow beyond the installed capacity.

How does the H330 controller and 12Gb/s SAS/SATA interface limit drive performance?

The PERC H330 connects to the 26 front 3.5-inch bays at 12Gb/s SAS/SATA, so any drive installed will be capped at that controller link speed regardless of the drive's own rating.

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