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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive trays, bezel absent, dual PSU rear visible

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24 Core 128GB DDR4 H730P 26 Bay 3.5

SKU CH-3CXP-99ANB

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs at 2.4GHz, 128GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller, and 26 front 3.5-inch drive bays

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front 3.5" drive trays provide high-density storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management

2U Rack Server with 26 Drive Bays

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 8260 processors, each offering 24 cores at a 2.4 GHz base frequency with 3.9 GHz turbo. The system includes 128 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across eight modules. A Dell PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache manages the 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive trays.

Storage Controller and Network Limits

The integrated PERC H730P controller supports SAS and SATA drives with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Network connectivity consists of a dual-port 1 GbE LOM and a Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card. The server supports a maximum of two processors and 1 TB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots. No drives are installed from the factory.

Power and Rail Requirements

The chassis includes two hot-swap 1100 W platinum-efficiency power supplies providing full redundancy. Front bezel and ready rails are not included, so verify rack mounting hardware compatibility before ordering. Ensure your rack provides sufficient depth and airflow for a 2U high-density storage platform. Confirm that your network infrastructure supports SFP28 transceivers for the 10/25 Gb mezzanine ports.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • 26 front 3.5" drive trays provide high-density storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote server management

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 Size128GB
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

Should I choose the 26-bay 3.5-inch version or a smaller drive-count model?

The 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis provides maximum 3.5-inch drive density in 2U, suited to large-capacity SAS and SATA storage workloads.

What does the 2.4 GHz base and 3.9 GHz turbo mean for real workloads?

Two Platinum 8260 processors run at 2.4 GHz base with 3.9 GHz turbo across 24 cores each, delivering high multi-thread throughput for data-intensive tasks.

How does the 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA PERC H730P controller limit drive performance?

The H730P 2 GB controller caps each drive at 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA and supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 plus pass-through.

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