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DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 2.4GHz 64GB 8x 480GB SATA SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 10-core 2.4 GHz CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, eight 480 GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller, dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise, and redundant 1100 W power
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)8x 480GB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 10-core 2.4GHz CPUs power heavy workloads
- 64GB DDR4 memory handles multi-tasking smoothly
- Eight 480GB SATA SSDs give fast redundant storage
- H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U server for virtualization
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Silver 4210R processors, each with 10 cores at 2.4GHz. It ships with 64GB of DDR4 memory in four 16GB modules running at 2666 MT/s. Eight 480GB SATA SSDs and an H730P storage controller fill the 2.5-inch drive bays. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management.
Suited for dense compute clusters, not GPU farms
This configuration fits workloads that need many cores and fast local storage in a compact chassis, such as virtualization hosts or database nodes. The eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow additional networking or storage adapters. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or larger drive capacities should look at other platforms. The dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE ports handle typical east-west traffic.
Dual Silver 4210R CPUs set the performance ceiling
The two 10-core Silver 4210R processors running at 2.4GHz with 13.75M cache define the compute envelope for this server. Memory capacity is fixed at 64GB across four DIMM slots. Storage is limited to the eight 480GB SATA SSDs on the H730P controller. The 1100W redundant power supplies support the installed components.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core 2.4GHz CPUs power heavy workloads
- 64GB DDR4 memory handles multi-tasking smoothly
- Eight 480GB SATA SSDs give fast redundant storage
- H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8x 480GB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How do I confirm the 2x Silver 4210R 10-core CPUs and 64GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?
Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface and check the System Inventory page; it lists both 2.4GHz 10-core processors and the four 16GB PC4-2666 modules.
What ships with the server and what must I source separately?
The chassis includes bezel, rails, power cords, 8x 480GB SATA SSDs, H730P RAID controller, Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 plus dual 1Gb RJ45 NDC, and redundant 1100W PSUs; no optical drive is fitted.
Which drive-bay version should I choose for the 8x 480GB SATA SSD configuration?
Select the 8x 2.5" drive-bay chassis; it matches the installed SSD count and the H730P controller's 8-bay limit.
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