DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18-core 512GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H730P

High-capacity 2U rack 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 Gold 6150 processors running at 2.7GHz with 3.7GHz turbo across 18 cores each, plus 512GB of DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory across 16 slots. The chassis holds 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays populated with 8TB 7.2K SATA drives and a PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache supporting RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management complete the platform.

Sustained storage throughput

Under continuous load the 26-drive array delivers steady sequential bandwidth for backup ingest, media streaming and software-defined storage clusters. The H730P controller maintains write performance during extended rebuilds or parity calculations thanks to its battery-backed cache. Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs provide consistent compute for erasure coding or deduplication without thermal throttling in the 2U form factor. Redundant platinum power supplies keep the array online during single-module failures.

Compatibility checklist

Verify your rack provides 2U of vertical space and adequate front-to-rear airflow for 26 spinning drives. Confirm the network fabric supports the installed dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card and the dual-port 1GbE LOM. Ensure your management network can reach iDRAC 9 Enterprise on its dedicated port. The server ships without front bezel or ready rails, so order mounting hardware separately if your cabinet requires them.