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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-Core 512GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

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A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory and eight 1.2TB SAS drives on a PERC H730P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide fast, high-capacity storage in 2.5" bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking gives full remote management and bandwidth

Dual-socket 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rackmount server system equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 slots and a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB storage controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives populate the 2.5-inch drive bays, while a quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies, iDRAC9 Enterprise, rails and a front bezel complete the package.

Suited for virtualisation and database hosts

This configuration fits organisations that need high core counts, large memory capacity and hardware RAID for mixed workloads such as virtualisation clusters, ERP databases or high-performance file services. The dual-socket design and 24 DIMM slots allow growth up to 3 TB of DDR4. Buyers who require GPU-accelerated compute or additional PCIe expansion for specialised accelerator cards should evaluate platforms with more open slots. Environments that demand all-flash storage tiers will need a different drive population than the supplied 10K SAS spindles.

512 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory

The installed 512 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules determines whether this server meets immediate capacity needs or requires additional DIMMs to reach the 3 TB maximum. Matching the registered ECC specification is essential for compatibility and stability.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 512 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide fast, high-capacity storage in 2.5" bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking gives full remote management and bandwidth

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 Cores12-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 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

How do I install the 16 DDR4 32 GB memory modules into the 24 DIMM slots on the PowerEdge R740?

Populate the 16 modules across the 24 slots following the R740 memory population guide for two Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs; the step often missed is balancing modules evenly across both CPU memory channels.

When will the PERC H730P controller battery need replacement to keep write-back cache protection?

The 2 GB controller battery typically lasts 3 to 5 years; replace it when iDRAC 9 Enterprise reports a battery health warning or during scheduled maintenance.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs run at 3.0 GHz turbo under sustained load?

The 750 W platinum power supplies set the first limit; continuous turbo on all 24 cores can draw more than the redundant pair can deliver without throttling.

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