DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Silver 4210 10C 32GB 4x 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P
A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Silver 4210 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4, four 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives and an H740P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)4x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS
- Storage ControllerH740P
- Dual 10-core Silver 4210 processors handle parallel workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 memory supports multi-application performance
- 4 × 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
- H740P RAID controller enables flexible array configuration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Dual Silver 4210 compute density
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 fits two Intel Silver 4210 processors, each with 10 cores, into a 2U rack chassis. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 memory and four 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS drives provide a balanced starting point for virtualisation hosts or database nodes. The H740P controller manages the array with hardware RAID. iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full out-of-band control.
Sustained multi-threaded throughput
Twenty cores share a large 19.25 MB cache per socket, keeping pipeline stalls low during long compile jobs or batch processing. The 2.6 GHz base frequency holds steady under load because the 2U airflow path moves more air than a 1U alternative. Redundant 1100 W supplies prevent a single PSU failure from throttling the CPUs. PCIe Gen 3 slots remain available for accelerator cards that extend heavy workloads.
Rack-ready connectivity and service
Eight 2.5-inch drive bays sit behind a tool-less bezel, so drive swaps happen without removing the server from the rails. The NDC integrates two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports, reducing cable count at the top of the rack. Rails and power cords ship in the box, cutting installation time. No optical drive means one less moving part to fail.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Silver 4210 processors handle parallel workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 memory supports multi-application performance
- 4 × 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
- H740P RAID controller enables flexible array configuration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS |
| Storage Controller | H740P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How loud and hot does the R740 run with dual Silver 4210 CPUs and 1100 W redundant PSUs under continuous load?
The server uses two 10‑core Silver 4210 processors and dual 1100 W redundant power supplies in a 2U chassis; fan speed scales with CPU and drive temperature to keep components within thermal limits during all‑day operation.
Which infrastructure must already be in place — rack space, rails, power cords and network cabling — for the R740 to operate?
The unit ships with rails, bezel and power cords included; it needs a standard 2U rack opening, compatible PDU outlets for the redundant PSUs and Ethernet cables for the onboard 10 Gb and 1 Gb RJ45 ports.
Will the H740P RAID controller and 7.2 K SAS drives work reliably alongside older 6 Gb SAS disks I might still have in storage?
The H740P controller supports 12 Gb SAS connectivity and can manage mixed drive speeds; 7.2 K NL SAS drives will operate with legacy 6 Gb SAS drives in the same 2.5" drive bay enclosure.
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