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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-H5AC-EGFV6

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 processors, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 400GB SATA SSDs on a H730P RAID controller, quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.30 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 modules supports up to 3 TB capacity
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs provide high-speed storage in eight 2.5-inch bays
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Purpose-built 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2-socket rack server built for compute-heavy workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors running at 2.3 GHz with a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. Each CPU provides 12 cores, giving 24 cores total across the system.

Upgrade from single-socket or older 2U platforms

This configuration replaces single-socket servers or earlier 2U systems that cannot scale beyond one processor. The jump is worth it when workloads need the full 24 cores and 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory. The H730P controller adds RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with a 2 GB battery-backed cache.

Fits standard 2U racks with dual 750 W supplies

The chassis occupies 2U of rack space and includes ready rails and a front bezel for quick mounting. Redundant hot-swap 750 W platinum power supplies keep the system running if one unit fails. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays are populated with 400 GB SATA SSDs connected through the 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller. A quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links. iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management without needing a local console.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.3 GHz with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 8 modules supports up to 3 TB capacity
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 with 2 GB cache
  • Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs provide high-speed storage in eight 2.5-inch bays
  • Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise ensure uptime and remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.30 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores12-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
SSD (Installed)8 x 400GB SATA SSD
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

What rack size and rails are included for mounting the 2U PowerEdge R740?

The server is a 2U rack unit and the listing includes ready rails for installation.

How are the Xeon Gold 5118 processors installed, and what step is often missed?

Both processors come already installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the step people miss is verifying that all 24 DDR4 slots are populated correctly for the 256GB configuration.

Which components will need replacement first in the 8x 400GB SSD array?

The eight 400GB SATA SSDs are the primary wear items; the PERC H730P controller battery will also need replacement after several years of operation.

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