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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 8260 24C 128GB 26x 8TB HBA330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-T7M1-97JQB

A 2U rack server with two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, HBA330 controller and 26 8TB 7.2K SATA drives for high-density storage

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 24-core CPUs at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots for data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive raw storage capacity
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages all 26 drive bays efficiently
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap redundancy keep the server running

Storage Capacity & Configuration

This 2U rack server ships with 26 installed 3.5-inch 8 TB SATA hard drives spinning at 7.2K rpm. A Dell PERC HBA330 controller manages the drives through 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity for high-density storage deployments.

Processing Platform

Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo capability. The LGA 3647 socket platform supports 128 GB of DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and scales to a maximum of 1 TB.

Network & Management

A Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card complements the integrated dual-port 1 GbE LOM for flexible networking. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides comprehensive remote management while dual 1100 W platinum power supplies ensure redundant hot-swap operation.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 24-core CPUs at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory across 16 slots for data integrity
  • 26 enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive raw storage capacity
  • HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages all 26 drive bays efficiently
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap redundancy keep the server running

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)26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA
Storage ControllerDell Perc HBA330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelNone
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 installed 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives need replacement?

Enterprise 7.2K SATA drives are rated for continuous operation; plan replacement after five years or when SMART alerts appear.

Which resource hits its ceiling first when the dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs run at 3.9 GHz turbo all day?

The 1100 W platinum power supplies and chassis cooling set the sustained ceiling before the 24 cores per socket saturate.

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

Redundant platinum PSUs and high-speed fans keep exhaust temperatures within spec, producing typical 2U server acoustic output.

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