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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel and eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 24-core 2.1GHz 256GB DDR4 H730P 2x 300GB SAS

SKU CH-MK0R-BKEFR

A 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and two 300 GB 10K SAS drives

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 24-core CPUs deliver high multi-thread throughput
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 300GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage access
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dual Xeon Platinum 24-core server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.10 GHz with 24 cores and 3.7 GHz turbo. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules and a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB storage controller with battery-backed RAID. Network connectivity is provided by an Intel X520/I350 daughter card offering two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports, while dual 750 W platinum redundant power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise complete the platform.

Suited for virtualisation and database workloads

This configuration targets environments that need high core counts and large memory capacity for virtualisation, in-memory databases or compute-intensive applications. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays populated with two 300 GB 10K SAS drives and the H730P controller support RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Buyers who need more internal storage bays, a different drive interface or a single-socket design should consider other platforms.

Eight 2.5-inch SAS drive bays with PERC H730P

The server provides eight 2.5-inch hot-swap bays wired to the PERC H730P 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller, which is the single specification that determines how many drives can be added and which RAID levels are available. The installed 300 GB 10K SAS drives occupy two bays, leaving six bays free for expansion with compatible SAS or SATA drives.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 24-core CPUs deliver high multi-thread throughput
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
  • Dual 300GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage access
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives 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 Size256GB
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 rack size and rail kit does the PowerEdge R740 2U server need for mounting?

The server is a 2U rack unit and ships with Ready Rails for installation in a standard four-post rack cabinet.

How are the two Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and the 256GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both processors are pre-installed in the LGA 3647 sockets; the 256GB DDR4 registered ECC memory occupies eight of the 24 DIMM slots, so verify the remaining slots match your planned upgrade configuration.

Which components will need replacement or maintenance over the life of this R740?

The PERC H730P controller uses a battery-backed cache that will require periodic battery replacement, the two 300GB 10K SAS drives are mechanical and may need swap-out, and the redundant 750W power supplies are hot-swap modules for future service.

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