DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740xd2 rack server 26x 8TB 3.5" 512GB DDR4 2x Xeon Gold 6154 3.0GHz 18 Core HBA330 2x 1100W
2U rack server with 26 × 8 TB SATA drives, dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 and redundant 1100 W power supplies
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.0GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 3.0 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
- 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity
- 26 Enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives offer massive 3.5-inch storage density
- HBA330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages all 26 drive bays efficiently
- Dual 1100 W Platinum supplies with iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable redundant remote management
High-density 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 is a 2U rack server built for data-intensive workloads that demand exceptional storage density in a compact form factor. It delivers enterprise-class performance with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6154 processors running at 3.0GHz and 18 cores each, supported by 512GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots.
Suited for backup and software-defined storage
This platform suits organisations deploying software-defined storage, big data analytics, backup repositories or media archives that can utilise 26 front-accessible 3.5-inch drive bays. Buyers who need a smaller rack footprint, GPU acceleration or storage interfaces beyond SAS and SATA should evaluate alternative platforms.
26-bay 3.5-inch SATA capacity
The defining specification is the 26-bay 3.5-inch chassis populated with 8TB 7.2K SATA drives, providing massive raw capacity behind a Dell PERC HBA330 controller. This density determines whether the server fits the storage footprint and drive-type requirements of the target deployment.
Highlights
- Dual 18-core Xeon Gold 6154 CPUs deliver 3.0 GHz base and 3.7 GHz turbo performance
- 512 GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory across 16 slots ensures data integrity
- 26 Enterprise 8 TB 7.2K SATA drives offer massive 3.5-inch storage density
- HBA330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller manages all 26 drive bays efficiently
- Dual 1100 W Platinum supplies with iDRAC 9 Enterprise enable redundant 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 | 3.0GHz (3.7GHz Turbo) |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
| Number of CPU Cores | 18 Core-Processors |
| CPU Features | Gold 6154 |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| 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
Does the R740xd2 ship with all 26 drive bays populated or do I need to purchase drives separately?
The system arrives with 26 x 8 TB 7.2 K SATA drives already installed in every 3.5" bay, so no additional drives are required for full capacity.
Which storage controller is fitted and can it be changed to a RAID card later?
A Dell PERC HBA330 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller is installed; the chassis supports swapping to a PERC RAID controller if hardware RAID is needed.
What usable capacity and redundancy does the 26-drive array provide with the HBA330?
The HBA330 presents each 8 TB drive individually; usable space and redundancy depend entirely on the software RAID, ZFS, or erasure-coding layer you configure in the OS.
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