DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 rack server 26x 8TB 128GB DDR4 2x Xeon 8260 2.4GHz
2U rack server with 26 drive bays holding 26 x 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives, dual Xeon Platinum 8260 24-core CPUs and 128 GB 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 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots supports data integrity for enterprise workloads
- 26 front-accessible 3.5" drive bays populated with 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives for high-density storage
- Dell PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA drives at 12 Gb/s
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise and OCP 2.0 10/25Gb networking enable remote management and high-speed connectivity
Capacity and compute
This Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads. It carries twenty-six 8TB 7.2K SATA hard drives and 128GB of DDR4-2933 ECC memory. Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.4GHz with 3.9GHz turbo. The PERC H330 controller manages the storage array.
Ideal for dense storage.
Organisations running software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives will match the 26-bay density and dual 10/25Gb SFP28 networking. Buyers who want all-flash performance, GPU acceleration or more than two processors should look elsewhere. The installed drives are 3.5-inch SATA mechanical units.
Fits a 2U rack with redundant power
The chassis occupies 2U of rack space and includes two 1100W platinum power supplies with hot-swap redundancy. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management without a local console. Sixteen DIMM slots allow memory growth to 1TB. PCIe slots accept additional networking or storage controllers. Front bezel and rails are not included.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 3.9 GHz turbo
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots supports data integrity for enterprise workloads
- 26 front-accessible 3.5" drive bays populated with 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives for high-density storage
- Dell PERC H330 controller manages SAS and SATA drives at 12 Gb/s
- iDRAC 9 Enterprise and OCP 2.0 10/25Gb networking enable remote management and high-speed connectivity
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 | 128GB |
| 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 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
Does the server come with the rack rails and front bezel I need to mount it in my cabinet?
The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so you must supply your own mounting hardware.
Can the installed PERC H330 controller manage the 26 SATA drives together with any older SAS drives I might add later?
The H330 supports both SAS and SATA on the same backplane, so existing SAS drives can be mixed with the 26 installed 7.2K SATA drives.
How do I confirm the dual Xeon 8260 CPUs and all 128 GB of DDR4-2933 memory are recognised after first boot?
Open the iDRAC 9 Enterprise interface or the BIOS POST screen; both will show two 24-core Platinum 8260 processors and 128 GB across the populated DIMM slots.
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