DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H330 1100W PSUs

High-density 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density in a compact footprint. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1GHz with 3.7GHz turbo and 24 cores, alongside 256GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across eight 32GB modules. The chassis holds 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays, all populated with 8TB 7.2K SATA drives managed by a PERC H330 controller.

Suited for archive and backup targets.

This configuration suits organisations building software-defined storage clusters, backup repositories, or media archives where raw capacity per rack unit is the primary design goal. The dual 10/25Gb SFP28 mezzanine card and dual 1GbE LOM provide flexible uplink options for replication traffic. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, all-flash performance, or a smaller memory footprint should evaluate alternative platforms because this unit is purpose-built for spinning-disk density.

26-bay 3.5-inch chassis with 26 x 8TB SATA drives

The single specification that determines fit is the 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis populated with 26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA drives, delivering massive raw capacity in 2U of rack space. The PERC H330 controller manages the array, while iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote lifecycle management. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies provide redundant hot-swap power. Front bezel and ready rails are not included.