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Silver 2U rack server front with 26 drive bays and bezel removed

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 rack server 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20 Core 256GB DDR4 26x 4TB H730P

SKU CH-WE32-NWJJG

2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 6230 20-core CPUs, 256GB DDR4, 26× 4TB SATA drives and H730P RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.1 GHz base clock for compute-intensive workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity across 16 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for flexible data protection
  • Twenty-six 3.5-inch 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-density storage in a 2U rack form factor
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap redundancy maintain uptime for mission-critical operations

High-Density 2U Storage Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand maximum storage density. It integrates dual Intel Xeon Gold 6230 processors, 256GB of DDR4 ECC memory, and a Dell PERC H730P RAID controller into a compact chassis. Twenty-six front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays provide high-capacity local storage. Redundant 1100W power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise management support continuous operation.

Ideal for Software-Defined Storage and Archives

This configuration suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, big data analytics platforms, backup repositories or media archives where raw capacity and drive count take priority. Buyers who need fewer drive bays, a smaller rack footprint or lower acquisition cost should evaluate alternative platforms. The fixed 2U height and 26-bay layout limit flexibility for mixed-workload clusters that require more compute per terabyte.

26-Bay 3.5-Inch Drive Capacity Decides Fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the twenty-six 3.5-inch SATA drive bays populated with 4TB 7.2K hard drives. If the workload requires this exact bay count and form factor in a 2U enclosure, the R740xd2 matches the requirement; if the project needs a different bay quantity, 2.5-inch support or a taller chassis, another server must be chosen.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.1 GHz base clock for compute-intensive workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity across 16 DIMM slots
  • PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for flexible data protection
  • Twenty-six 3.5-inch 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high-density storage in a 2U rack form factor
  • Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies with hot-swap redundancy maintain uptime for mission-critical operations

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelR740xd2
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores20 Core-Processors
CPU FeaturesGold 6230
# 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 do I install the 26 3.5-inch SATA drives and the PERC H730P controller in the 2U chassis, and what step is often missed?

Slide each 4TB 7.2K SATA drive into the front hot-swap bays until the latch clicks, then seat the H730P Mini in the dedicated storage slot; the step often missed is connecting the controller battery pack to the module before closing the lid.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation of this R740xd2?

The 26 mechanical 4TB 7.2K SATA drives and the H730P controller battery are the primary wear items; the two 1100W platinum power supplies and system fans are hot-swap but should be monitored via iDRAC 9 Enterprise for proactive replacement.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs run at 3.9GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 1100W redundant power supply rating and 2U airflow envelope constrain sustained all-core turbo; iDRAC 9 Enterprise will throttle the 20-core processors before temperatures exceed safe operating thresholds.

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