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DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 24C 2.1GHz 32GB DDR4 26x 4TB SATA H730P
2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, H730P RAID controller and 26× 4TB SATA drives for high-capacity storage
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
- 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory installed across 4 modules with 16 total slots
- PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with 2 GB cache and battery backup
- 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver over 100 TB raw capacity in 3.5 inch bays
- Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable redundant power and remote management
2U 26-Bay Storage Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for storage-dense workloads. Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo. The system ships with 32 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across 16 slots and a PERC H730P controller managing 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch bays.
Suits dense backup and archive deployments
This configuration targets software-defined storage, big-data analytics and long-term retention where raw capacity per rack unit is the priority. The 26 installed 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide high sequential throughput for sequential workloads. Buyers needing lower latency, all-flash arrays or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate alternative platforms.
26-bay 3.5-inch SATA chassis
The defining specification is the 26-drive front bay count in a 2U form factor, paired with the H730P RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. This density determines whether the server fits the planned storage topology and rack-space budget.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
- 32 GB DDR4-2666 ECC registered memory installed across 4 modules with 16 total slots
- PERC H730P controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 with 2 GB cache and battery backup
- 26 enterprise 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives deliver over 100 TB raw capacity in 3.5 inch bays
- Dual 1100 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable redundant power and remote management
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 (3.7GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 24 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | Platinum 8160 |
| # 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 4TB 7.2K SATA |
| Storage Controller | Dell Perc H730P 2GB Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| 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
How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R740xd2 provide for 7.2K SATA disks?
The chassis holds 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch bays, each populated with a 4 TB 7.2K SATA drive in this configuration.
What is the combined power rating of the two installed PSUs?
Two 1100 W platinum-efficiency supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power for continuous operation.
Which mezzanine network card is factory-fitted for 10/25 Gb connectivity?
A Broadcom 57414 dual-port 10/25 Gb SFP28 OCP 2.0 mezzanine card is installed alongside the 1 GbE LOM.
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