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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-core 256GB DDR4 8x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-5FS4-MWE5D

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 800 GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730P RAID controller, quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking.

  • 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 base
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 800 GB SATA SSDs provide high-speed storage in 2.5" bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network ports

Built for dense virtualisation

The PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and eight 800 GB SATA SSDs managed by a PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. The platform targets organisations that need high core counts and fast local storage in a compact chassis.

Sustained throughput with dual 750 W supplies

Redundant platinum-efficiency power supplies keep the system running when one unit fails, while the H730P’s 2 GB cache and battery-backed write-back accelerate steady-state database and virtualisation workloads. The X520/I350 daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports for consistent network bandwidth during prolonged compute tasks. iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives remote firmware-level control without interrupting production services.

Verify rack depth and CPU upgrade path

The 2U form factor requires a rack with sufficient depth for the chassis and included rails; measure your cabinet before ordering. Only two processor sockets exist and both are populated, so future CPU upgrades mean replacing the installed Silver 4116 chips. Memory uses DDR4 RDIMMs — confirm any additional modules match that specification. Network cabling for the SFP+ ports must be sourced separately.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz base
  • 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 800 GB SATA SSDs provide high-speed storage in 2.5" bays
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full remote management with dedicated network ports

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 Size256GB
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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