DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 2.4GHz 128GB DDR4 2x 7.68TB SAS SSD H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R processors at 2.4GHz, 128GB DDR4 memory, two 7.68TB SAS SSDs and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 7.68TB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4GHz deliver strong multi-threaded performance
- 128GB DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules supports demanding virtualization workloads
- Two 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage for critical datasets
- H730P RAID controller enables flexible array configuration with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management allows full out-of-band server control
Built for dense virtualisation
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Silver 4210R processors, each delivering 10 cores at 2.4 GHz. With 128 GB of DDR4 memory installed across eight 16 GB modules and a PERC H730P controller managing two 7.68 TB SAS SSDs, it targets organisations consolidating workloads in a compact form factor.
Suits growing compute clusters; not for GPU-heavy AI
This configuration suits IT teams expanding virtualised environments or running database instances that benefit from high core counts and redundant 1100 W power supplies. Buyers needing GPU acceleration for machine-learning training or workloads demanding more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays should evaluate alternative platforms.
PCIe Gen 3 expansion ceiling
The chassis provides up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots, which determines how many additional network cards, storage controllers or accelerators can be added. If your deployment requires more I/O lanes than Gen 3 supplies, a different server generation will be necessary.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4GHz deliver strong multi-threaded performance
- 128GB DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules supports demanding virtualization workloads
- Two 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage for critical datasets
- H730P RAID controller enables flexible array configuration with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management allows full out-of-band server control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 7.68TB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What rack depth do the included sliding rails support?
The supplied rails are standard Dell sliding rails for the R740 chassis; measure your cabinet depth and compare with the rail specification sheet before installation
Which memory slots are populated by the 128 GB kit?
The 8×16 GB DDR4 modules fill eight DIMM slots across both processors, leaving the remaining slots free for expansion
How many additional 2.5-inch drive bays are available for future storage upgrades?
The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch bays total; two are occupied by the 7.68 TB SAS SSDs, leaving six bays open
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