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DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4215R 256GB DDR4 rack server
Eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 3.2 GHz Xeon Silver 4215R processors and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory in a 2U rack chassis
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.2 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4215R CPUs deliver 16 cores at 3.2 GHz
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license enables full remote server management and monitoring
- Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous uptime
Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF dual Xeon server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon Silver 4215R processors running at 3.2 GHz. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across sixteen 16 GB modules. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA hard drives. This configuration targets IT teams that need a dense, dual-socket platform for virtualization, database or file workloads.
PERC H730P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise
A Dell PERC H730P RAID controller is installed, enabling hardware RAID across the eight drive bays. The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 includes an Enterprise licence, giving administrators full out-of-band management, virtual console and lifecycle automation. Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundancy. An Ethernet 10 Gb 2-port 562T adapter adds high-speed network connectivity without consuming a PCIe slot.
256 GB DDR4 with 3 TB ceiling and eight drive bays
The 256 GB of installed DDR4 memory handles moderate virtualization clusters and in-memory databases comfortably, while the platform supports up to 3 TB for future expansion. Eight 3.5-inch bays offer substantial raw capacity for bulk storage arrays, though performance scales with the number and speed of drives installed. Workloads requiring GPU acceleration or more than two sockets will exceed this server's capabilities.
Points forts
- Dual Xeon Silver 4215R CPUs deliver 16 cores at 3.2 GHz
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license enables full remote server management and monitoring
- Dual 750 W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous uptime
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions sur cet article
Will the PERC H730P RAID controller need a battery replacement during the server's life?
The PERC H730P uses a battery-backed cache module that typically requires replacement after several years of continuous operation to maintain write-back performance.
What limits sustained CPU performance in the dual Xeon Silver 4215R configuration?
The 3.2 GHz base clock across 16 total cores combined with the 750W power supplies sets the thermal and power ceiling for prolonged workloads.
How much noise and heat should I expect from the dual 750W supplies running 24/7?
Two 750W units in a 2U chassis generate significant airflow; expect datacentre-level fan noise and heat output suitable for a cooled rack environment.
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