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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 26x 4TB HDD H730P

SKU CH-ZNXD-D0GX8

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, and 26× 4TB SATA drives on an H730P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots supports up to 1 TB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
  • 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" drives deliver high-capacity storage density
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine for remote management and fast networking

Dense 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.4GHz with 3.9GHz Turbo. 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory supports reliable operation across 16 slots. Twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays provide massive raw capacity in a compact form factor.

Controller and Network Add-ons

The PERC H730P storage controller with 2GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through modes for flexible volume management. A Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card supplements the integrated dual-port 1GbE LOM for high-speed connectivity. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides comprehensive remote monitoring and administration. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Chassis Constraint

The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis defines the storage ceiling; buyers who need more drive slots must choose a different platform. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack mounting hardware must be sourced separately. Maximum memory capacity reaches 1TB across the 16 DDR4 slots for future expansion. The LGA 3647 socket pair is fully populated with two processors, leaving no room for CPU upgrades.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots supports up to 1 TB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through
  • 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" drives deliver high-capacity storage density
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine for remote management and fast networking

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesPlatinum 8260
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)26 x 4TB 7.2K SATA
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
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 often will the 26 SATA hard drives need to be checked or replaced under heavy write workloads?

The 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives are rated for continuous operation; monitor SMART data via iDRAC 9 Enterprise and replace any drive that reports reallocated sectors or predictive failure.

Which component reaches its limit first when the dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs run at 3.9 GHz turbo for extended periods?

The two 1100 W platinum power supplies and the 2U chassis cooling set the sustained-power ceiling before the 24-core processors hit thermal throttle.

What noise and heat levels should I expect from the 2U rack server with both 1100 W PSUs loaded all day?

Dual 1100 W platinum supplies and high-speed 2U fans produce noticeable airflow noise; inlet temperature must stay within ASHRAE A2 limits for reliable 24/7 operation.

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