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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-Core 64GB DDR4

SKU CH-Q8JZ-FTRJD

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4 ECC, PERC H730P RAID, eight 2.5-inch drive bays, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 750 W PSUs

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.10 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 3 TB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card provides 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ links
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and power redundancy

Dual Xeon 2U Server for Virtualisation and Storage

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across four 16 GB modules and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache. Eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drive bays and a quad-port network daughter card with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports provide flexible connectivity.

Suited for Multi-Host Clusters Not

This platform fits organisations deploying virtualisation hosts, software-defined storage nodes or database clusters that benefit from 24 total cores and large memory capacity. The redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplify fleet operations. Buyers whose applications rely on maximum single-thread speed or who require more than two sockets should evaluate alternative architectures.

24 Cores at 2.1 GHz Base Frequency Decides Fit

The two Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 physical cores at a 2.1 GHz base clock with 3.0 GHz turbo, setting the performance envelope for compute-bound tasks. Memory can scale to 3 TB across 24 DDR4 slots when workloads grow. Confirm that your licensing and threading model align with this core count and clock profile before purchase.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots supports up to 3 TB
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card provides 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ links
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus dual 750 W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and power redundancy

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 Size64GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
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

Does the server ship with drives installed or do I need to purchase 2.5" SAS/SATA drives separately?

The unit includes eight 2.5" drive trays but no hard disk drives are installed; you must supply your own SAS or SATA drives.

The spec lists 64 GB in four 16 GB modules — how many DIMM slots remain free for future upgrades?

The R740 has 24 DDR4 slots total, so 20 slots are still available for additional registered ECC memory up to the 3 TB maximum.

What RAID levels can the PERC H730P controller handle for the drives I add?

The H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode with its 2 GB cache and battery backup.

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