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DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6150 2.7GHz 18 Core 16GB DDR4 26x 4TB SAS H730P 2x 1100W
2U rack server with dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs, 16GB DDR4, 26× 4TB SAS drives and H730P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.7GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 total cores for heavy compute
- 26 front-access 3.5-inch bays hold 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives each
- PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring
- Dual 1100 W platinum hot-swap power supplies provide redundant power
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for high-capacity storage workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6150 processors running at 2.7GHz with 18 cores each and 16GB of DDR4 ECC memory. The chassis holds 26 front-access 3.5-inch drive bays populated with 4TB 7.2K SAS hard drives and a PERC H730P RAID controller.
Suited for storage density and scale-out archives
This configuration serves organisations that need maximum raw capacity in a 2U footprint for software-defined storage, backup repositories or media archives. Dual 1100W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise provide redundancy and remote management. Buyers who require higher compute density per rack unit or faster flash-tier performance should evaluate alternative platforms.
26-bay 3.5-inch SAS drive capacity decides fit
The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch SAS backplane delivering over 100TB of installed spinning media. If the workload demands that sheer volume of rotational storage in two rack units, this server matches the requirement; if the priority is all-flash speed or GPU acceleration, the bay layout and controller target a different use case.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6150 CPUs deliver 36 total cores for heavy compute
- 26 front-access 3.5-inch bays hold 4 TB 7.2K SAS drives each
- PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with 2 GB cache
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring
- Dual 1100 W platinum hot-swap power supplies provide redundant power
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | R740xd2 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.7GHz (3.7GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 18 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | Gold 6150 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 26 x 4TB 7.2K SAS |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| Ethernet Controller | 1x Integrated Dual Port 1GbE LOM and 1x Dell EMC Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 Mezzanine Card |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
| LAN Ports | 4 x Ports |
| Management Port | RJ 45 |
| Operating System | No |
| Features | 0 |
Questions about this item
What rack space and rail type does the 2U R740xd2 require for mounting?
The server occupies 2U of rack height and uses ready rails for installation; the front bezel and ready rails are not included with this unit.
How are the 26 SAS drives and H730P controller installed, and what step is often missed?
The 26 x 3.5-inch 7.2K SAS drives slide into the front hot-swap bays and connect to the PERC H730P 2GB controller; the controller battery must be seated before RAID arrays are initialised.
Which components will need replacement first in this configuration?
The 26 mechanical SAS drives and the H730P controller battery are the primary maintenance items; both power supplies are hot-swap redundant for non-disruptive replacement.
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