DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 64GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

Dual-socket Xeon Platinum 8160 platform

This 2U rack server ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. The 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory is populated across four 16 GB modules, leaving 20 open slots for expansion up to the 3 TB maximum. It targets organisations that need high core density and large memory capacity in a standard 2U form factor.

Verify rack space, power and network needs

Confirm the cabinet can accept a 2U chassis and that rails are compatible with your rack depth. Two redundant 750 W platinum power supplies require matching PDU connectors and circuits. The installed X520/I350 daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, so ensure your top-of-rack switches have the corresponding transceivers and cabling.

Sustained load behaviour

The PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 for continuous write-heavy workloads. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives deliver consistent throughput for databases and virtualisation, while the dual 750 W supplies maintain uptime during prolonged peak demand. iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and firmware updates without host downtime.