DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 2.4GHz 128GB DDR4 2x 1.2TB SAS H730P

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This dual-processor server fits into a standard 2U rack space and ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules. Two Intel Silver 4210R processors each provide ten cores at 2.4GHz with 13.75M cache for multi-threaded workloads. It is aimed at businesses that need consolidated virtualisation or database capacity in a compact rack form factor.

Sustained load behaviour

The H730P RAID controller manages two 1.2TB 10K SAS drives for low-latency storage access during extended operations. Redundant 1100W power supplies maintain uptime if one unit fails under continuous draw. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and firmware updates without physical presence during long-running tasks.

PCIe Gen 3 and network limits

Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots provide expansion headroom for additional controllers or accelerators within the platform ceiling. The integrated Intel X550 network daughter card delivers two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for mixed-speed fabric connectivity. Storage growth is bounded by the eight 2.5-inch drive bay maximum populated with SAS media.