DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8260 2.4GHz 24C 32GB DDR4 26x 4TB H330
Dense 2U rack server with 26 bays of 3.5" SATA storage, dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs and 32GB DDR4 ECC memory
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo)
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.4GHz base
- 32GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
- 26 x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive raw capacity
- PERC H330 12Gb/s controller manages all 26 drives
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote management
PowerEdge R740xd2 2U Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand high storage density. Two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 processors deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo. 32 GB of DDR4 ECC memory and 26 installed 4 TB 7.2K SATA drives provide a large-capacity platform managed by a PERC H330 controller and iDRAC 9 Enterprise.
Suits storage-heavy deployments, not compute density
This server fits backup repositories, media archives, software-defined storage clusters and big data analytics where raw capacity in 2U is the priority. Buyers who need more memory channels, additional PCIe slots for accelerators, or a higher core count per socket should look at a different platform. The front bezel and ready rails are not included.
26 drive bays in 2U
The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis that holds 26 SATA hard drives within a 2U rack footprint. This density drives the choice for capacity-focused installations. Maximum memory capacity reaches 1 TB across 16 DDR4 slots, and dual 1100 W platinum power supplies provide redundancy.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.4GHz base
- 32GB DDR4-2933 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
- 26 x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives provide massive raw capacity
- PERC H330 12Gb/s controller manages all 26 drives
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full 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 | 2.4GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 24 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | Platinum 8260 |
| # 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 H330 Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| Raid Level | RAID 0/1/5/10/50 |
| 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
Will the 26 installed 4TB SATA drives work with my existing SAS backplane?
The 26 x 4TB 7.2K SATA drives connect through the Dell PERC H330 controller which supports both SAS and SATA interfaces, so they are compatible with SAS backplanes.
How can I confirm the two Xeon Platinum 8260 processors are running at the correct 2.4GHz base and 3.9GHz turbo speeds?
Use the integrated iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management interface to monitor real-time CPU frequencies and verify both 24-core processors operate at 2.4GHz base with 3.9GHz turbo.
Which items shown in the listing are not included and must be purchased separately?
The front bezel and Ready Rails sliding rail kit are explicitly noted as not included; everything else — 26 drives, H330 controller, two 1100W PSUs, 32GB DDR4-2933 ECC memory, and the 57414 dual-port 10/25Gb SFP28 OCP card — ships installed.
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