DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Silver 4210 10C 128GB 2x 2TB 7.2K H740P

Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210 configuration

The PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Silver 4210 processors, each delivering 10 cores. It targets organisations that need consistent compute density for virtualisation, database or application workloads in a standard rack footprint. The dual-socket design provides thread capacity for multi-tenant environments without stepping up to higher-core-count SKUs.

128 GB DDR4 with eight 2.5-inch drive bays

Memory ships at 128 GB across eight 16 GB DDR4 modules running at 2666 MT/s, giving headroom for moderate consolidation. Storage uses a PERC H740P controller with two 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS drives installed; the chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch bays, so additional SAS or SSD capacity can be added as datasets grow. The current pair suits bulk storage but will saturate on write-heavy workloads.

iDRAC9 Enterprise and PCIe Gen 3 expansion

Remote management comes via iDRAC9 Enterprise, enabling out-of-band control, firmware updates and telemetry without OS dependency. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for network adapters, GPU accelerators or additional storage controllers. Redundant 1100 W power supplies and included rails simplify deployment in standard cabinets, while the front bezel omits an LCD panel for a clean rack face.