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A silver 2U rack server with twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays visible across the front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 64GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA H330 2x 1100W

SKU CH-112Y-21DTZ

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, 26× 8TB SATA drives and H330 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 at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 24 cores per processor deliver high parallel processing capacity
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical applications
  • 26 drive bays with 8 TB SATA drives provide massive raw storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management and monitoring

Dense 2U storage server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors each provide 24 cores at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo, and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory supports reliable operation.

Suits backup and archive deployments

This configuration fits organisations running software-defined storage, big-data analytics or large media archives where 26 drive bays of 8 TB 7.2K SATA disks are required. Buyers who need faster flash tiers, GPU acceleration or a smaller rack footprint should consider other platforms.

26-bay 3.5-inch SATA capacity

The chassis holds 26 hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA drives served by a PERC H330 controller, delivering massive raw capacity in 2U. Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 24 cores per processor deliver high parallel processing capacity
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory ensures data integrity for critical applications
  • 26 drive bays with 8 TB SATA drives provide massive raw storage capacity
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management and monitoring

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 Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity1TB
Number of Memory Slots16
Hard Drive (Installed)26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50
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

What does the SATA 6Gb/s interface cap the 8TB drives to in practice?

The 26 installed 8TB drives run at SATA 6Gb/s, limiting each to the interface's maximum 6Gb/s throughput.

What physical space and rails does the 2U chassis need to mount?

It occupies a 2U rack height and requires 3.5-inch drive bays; front bezel and ready rails are not included.

How is the PERC H330 controller installed, and what step is often missed?

The H330 is a mini mezzanine card pre-installed in the dedicated slot; the step often missed is cabling it to the 26-drive backplane.

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