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Silver 2U rack server front with eight drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 128GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-RYKE-4G9H2

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730P controller and eight 1.2 TB SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs at 2.1 GHz deliver high compute density
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide fast redundant storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management with redundant 750 W PSUs

Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rackmount server system built around two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores each. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives connect through a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise, quad-port networking and rails are included.

Virtualisation hosts and database nodes

This configuration suits workloads that need high core counts, large memory capacity and SAS storage redundancy in a 2U footprint. The dual 24-core CPUs and 24 DIMM slots support up to 3 TB of DDR4 for dense virtualisation or in-memory databases. Buyers who need more than two sockets, GPU accelerator density beyond the 2U form factor, or a different drive interface should evaluate alternative chassis.

24 DIMM slots and 3 TB DDR4 ceiling

The motherboard provides 24 DDR4 slots with a maximum supported capacity of 3 TB, so the installed 128 GB leaves ample room for future expansion. Memory must be registered ECC DDR4 to match the platform. The PERC H730P handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 across the eight 2.5-inch SAS bays.

Highlights

  • Dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs at 2.1 GHz deliver high compute density
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory supports large workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide fast redundant storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management with redundant 750 W PSUs

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 Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
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

What RAID modes does the PERC H730P 2GB 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller support?

The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode for direct drive access.

What rail kit and bezel are included for rack installation?

Dell Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for 2U rack mounting.

How are the eight 1.2TB SAS drives installed, and what step is often missed?

Insert each 2.5-inch drive into the front hot-swap bays until the carrier clicks; then use the PERC H730P BIOS utility to create a virtual disk before the OS sees the array.

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