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DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 2.4GHz 128GB DDR4 6x 1.2TB SAS H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, six 1.2 TB SAS drives and an H730P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)6x 1.2TB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4 GHz power demanding workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 memory in eight 16 GB modules supports large datasets
- Six 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives with H730P RAID controller deliver fast redundant storage
- Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and Intel X550 dual 10 Gb plus dual 1 Gb Ethernet enable flexible expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with 1100 W redundant power supplies ensures high availability
Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 2U server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation, database and general compute workloads. It ships with dual Intel Silver 4210R processors, each delivering 10 cores at 2.4 GHz with 13.75 MB cache, and 128 GB of DDR4 memory across eight 16 GB modules. Six 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives are pre-configured on an H730P RAID controller, and iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full remote management. The chassis offers eight 2.5-inch bays with two slots still open for expansion.
Installation notes and common issues
The unit includes sliding rails, a front bezel without LCD and power cords, so rack mounting is straightforward in standard cabinets. Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for additional controllers or networking cards. The Intel X550 NDC already supplies two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports, reducing the need for extra NICs. No optical drive is fitted, so operating-system media must be supplied via USB or network boot. The redundant 1100 W power supplies are hot-plug, but verify that your PDU cables match the inlet type before powering on.
Sustained-load behaviour
Dual 10-core CPUs and 128 GB of DDR4 2666 memory maintain consistent throughput for multi-threaded applications and large virtual-machine fleets. The H730P controller with 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives delivers steady random I/O for database and logging workloads. Redundant 1100 W supplies and hot-plug fans keep the platform running during component replacement. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables continuous health monitoring and firmware updates without host downtime.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4 GHz power demanding workloads
- 128 GB DDR4 memory in eight 16 GB modules supports large datasets
- Six 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives with H730P RAID controller deliver fast redundant storage
- Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and Intel X550 dual 10 Gb plus dual 1 Gb Ethernet enable flexible expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with 1100 W redundant power supplies ensures high availability
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6x 1.2TB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the dual Silver 4210R processors and 128GB DDR4 are detected after power-on?
Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise web interface or press F2 during POST to enter System Setup; both CPUs and all 8x 16GB modules at 2666 MT/s will appear in the hardware inventory.
Which items ship with the server and which must be sourced separately?
The unit includes chassis with 8x 2.5" bays, 2x Silver 4210R CPUs, 128GB DDR4, 6x 1.2TB SAS drives, H730P controller, Intel X550 2x 10Gb RJ45 and 2x 1Gb RJ45, 1100W redundant PSU, iDRAC9 Enterprise, bezel, rails and power cords; an optical drive is not included.
How do I choose between the available drive-bay population and PCIe slot count?
The 2U R740 provides 8x 2.5" bays — 6 are filled with 1.2TB 10K SAS drives, leaving 2 empty for expansion — and up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots for additional controllers or networking cards.
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