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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 Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 512GB DDR4 8x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-3P51-5JVG0

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, 512GB DDR4, eight 800GB SATA SSDs and a PERC H730P controller

  • 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 speed
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 modules for high capacity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • Eight 800 GB SATA SSDs deliver fast solid state storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for demanding workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each offering 24 cores at 2.10 GHz. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4 memory and eight 800 GB SATA SSDs. A PERC H730P controller manages storage redundancy.

Suited for virtualisation and database clusters

This configuration suits environments that need high core counts and large memory capacity. The dual-socket design supports up to two processors and 3 TB of DDR4 across 24 slots. Redundant 750 W power supplies and hot-swap bays aid uptime. Organisations requiring GPU accelerator slots or fibre-channel connectivity should evaluate other platforms.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The installed Dell PERC H730P provides 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity with a 2 GB battery-backed cache. It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. This controller determines which drive types and RAID levels are available. Buyers needing a different storage protocol or cache size must select another system.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base speed
  • 512 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 16 modules for high capacity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60
  • Eight 800 GB SATA SSDs deliver fast solid state storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

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 Size512GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)8 x 800GB 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

How often should the PERC H730P controller battery be replaced?

The PERC H730P includes a 2GB battery-backed cache; Dell recommends replacing the battery module every 3 to 5 years to maintain RAID write-back performance and data protection during power loss.

Which component reaches its thermal limit first under continuous full load?

The dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each with 24 cores and a 2.1 GHz base clock boosting to 3.7 GHz, will hit their thermal design power ceiling before the memory, SSDs or power supplies under sustained heavy workloads.

What is the typical power draw and fan noise when the server runs 24/7 at high utilisation?

With two 750 W Platinum redundant PSUs, the system draws up to 750 W per supply at peak; fans ramp to high speed under load, producing noticeable rack-level noise that varies with inlet temperature and workload intensity.

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