DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6230 2.1GHz 20 Core 32GB DDR4 26x 8TB SATA
2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, HBA330 controller, and 26× 8TB SATA drives
- 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
- 26 bays filled with 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives for massive capacity
- 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory protects data integrity
- HBA330 controller plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine for fast I/O
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management from anywhere
Storage density for data-intensive workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rackmount server system built for high-capacity storage deployments. It integrates twenty-six 3.5-inch drive bays populated with 8 TB SATA disks and dual Xeon Gold 6230 processors. The platform targets software-defined storage, backup repositories and large-scale data management where density and uptime matter.
Suited for capacity-first deployments.
Organisations that need maximum raw storage in a compact rack footprint will match this configuration. Buyers who require higher memory capacity per node, all-flash performance or GPU acceleration should evaluate alternative platforms. The installed 32 GB DDR4 and HBA330 controller define the current operating envelope.
26 installed 8 TB SATA drives define the capacity
The server ships with twenty-six 7.2K SATA hard drives managed by a PERC HBA330 controller, providing the primary storage pool. Expanding beyond this raw capacity requires additional drive bays or external enclosures not included in this unit. The dual 1100 W power supplies support the fully populated chassis.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6230 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.1 GHz base clock
- 26 bays filled with 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives for massive capacity
- 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory protects data integrity
- HBA330 controller plus dual 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine for fast I/O
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management from anywhere
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | R740xd2 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Redundant Hot-swap Power | Yes |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 20 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | Gold 6230 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 26 x 8TB 7.2K SATA |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc HBA330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | None |
| 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
Should I pick the 26-bay version with 8 TB drives or a smaller bay-count model?
This unit is the 26-bay configuration and already ships with 26 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives; no other bay-count option is offered in this listing.
What does the 2.1 GHz Xeon Gold 6230 speed mean for actual workloads?
Each of the two Gold 6230 processors runs at 2.1 GHz base with a 3.9 GHz turbo boost across 20 cores, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for database and analytics tasks.
How does the HBA330 controller and SATA interface limit drive performance?
The PERC HBA330 provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity, so the 6 Gb/s SATA drives operate at their native link speed without controller bottleneck.
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