DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Silver 4210R 10C 256GB 6x 300GB SAS H730P
2U rack server with dual 10-core 2.4GHz CPUs, 256GB DDR4, six 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)6x 300GB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual Silver 4210R CPUs provide 10 cores each at 2.4GHz
- 256GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Six 300GB 10K SAS drives offer fast storage performance
- H730P RAID controller enables flexible data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise gives comprehensive remote server management
2U Rack Server with Dual Silver 4210R
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Silver 4210R processors. Each CPU delivers 10 cores at 2.4 GHz with 13.75 MB cache. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots. It targets organisations that need dense compute for virtualisation or database workloads.
Eight 2.5-Inch Bays and H730P Controller
The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays populated with six 300 GB 10K SAS drives. An H730P RAID controller manages the array with hardware acceleration. Network connectivity uses an Intel X550 adapter offering two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. Redundant 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplify day-to-day operations.
Sixteen DIMM Slots Filled at 2666 MT/s
Memory runs at PC4-2666 speed across all 16 populated slots, leaving no empty DIMM positions for future expansion without removing modules. Buyers who want more storage capacity than the current six drives provide must plan for larger SAS drives or additional bays. The server includes rails, bezel and power cords for immediate rack installation.
Highlights
- Dual Silver 4210R CPUs provide 10 cores each at 2.4GHz
- 256GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Six 300GB 10K SAS drives offer fast storage performance
- H730P RAID controller enables flexible data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise gives comprehensive remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6x 300GB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What PCIe generation do the eight expansion slots use, and what bandwidth does that cap?
The R740 provides up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots, so each lane tops out at 8 GT/s per direction.
What physical space and mounting hardware does the 2U chassis require?
The server is a 2U rack unit with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and ships with sliding rails for standard rack installation.
How is the H730P RAID controller set up, and which step is often missed?
The H730P arrives installed; after powering on, enter its BIOS to create virtual disks and initialise them before the OS sees usable volumes.
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