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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-118V-RDS8Z

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon 8160 processors at 2.1GHz, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller, eight 2.5-inch drive bays, quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo for compute-intensive tasks
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 slots supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass-through for flexible storage protection
  • X520 I350 quad-port daughter card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ for high-speed networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum PSUs and rails deliver remote management and power resilience

Dual-socket 2U server for compute-intensive

The PowerEdge R740 fits two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each with 24 cores running at 2.1 GHz, into a 2U rack chassis. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. The platform targets virtualization, database and high-performance computing tasks that demand high core counts and large memory capacity.

Sustained throughput from dual CPUs

Under continuous load the two 24-core Xeons maintain a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency while the PERC H730P controller delivers 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA bandwidth with battery-backed cache. The quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for steady data flow. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies keep the system running if one unit fails.

Hot-swap drive trays and remote management built in

Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap trays accept SAS or SATA drives without tools, and the chassis supports redundant hot-swap power supplies for non-stop service. iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full out-of-band control over network, including virtual console and power cycling. ReadyRails and a front bezel are included for standard rack mounting.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo for compute-intensive tasks
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 slots supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass-through for flexible storage protection
  • X520 I350 quad-port daughter card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ for high-speed networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum PSUs and rails deliver remote management and power resilience

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.10 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores24-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the dual Xeon 8160 setup run inside the 2U chassis with the 750 W supplies?

The 2U rackmount includes redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and hot-swap cooling, but Dell does not publish sustained dB or thermal figures for this configuration.

Which drives and caddies do I need to populate the eight front bays?

The front panel holds eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA trays; drives are not included, so you must supply compatible 2.5-inch SAS or SATA HDDs or SSDs and seat them in the provided carriers.

Will my existing DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs work alongside the installed 256 GB kit?

The system uses 24 DDR4 slots running at 2666 MHz with registered ECC modules; matching speed, rank and voltage lets you add to the 8×32 GB already populated.

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