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DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Silver 4210R 10C 64GB 8x 800GB SAS SSD H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R processors at 2.4GHz, 64GB DDR4, eight 800GB SAS SSDs on an H730P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)8x 800GB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4 GHz handle demanding workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 memory in four 16 GB modules supports virtualisation density
- Eight 800 GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
- Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 plus dual 1 Gb RJ45 enables high-throughput networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration from anywhere
Dual Silver 4210R 2U server
This Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Silver 4210R processors. Each CPU runs at 2.4 GHz with ten cores and 13.75 MB cache. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 memory in four 16 GB modules operating at 2666 MT/s. Eight 800 GB SAS SSDs are installed and managed by an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is provided by iDRAC9 Enterprise.
Virtualisation hosts needing dense 2.5-inch storage
The eight-bay 2.5-inch chassis suits workloads that want fast local capacity in a compact rack footprint. Dual 10 Gb and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports give flexible network connectivity without extra cards. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow GPU, HBA or NIC expansion. Buyers who need more than eight drive bays or who require an optical drive should look at other platforms. The fixed 1100 W redundant power supplies limit later power-configuration changes.
Eight 800 GB SAS SSDs with H730P controller
The storage subsystem centres on eight 800 GB SAS solid-state drives paired with the H730P hardware RAID controller. This combination determines usable capacity, redundancy options and IOPS for the workload. Verify that the drive count and interface match the application before purchasing.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4 GHz handle demanding workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 memory in four 16 GB modules supports virtualisation density
- Eight 800 GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
- Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 plus dual 1 Gb RJ45 enables high-throughput networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration from anywhere
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8x 800GB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What rack space and drive-bay size does the 2U PowerEdge R740 chassis require?
The server occupies 2U of rack height and provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for the installed 800GB SAS SSDs.
How is the H730P RAID controller configured during initial setup, and what step is often missed?
Use the Ctrl+R prompt at boot to create a virtual disk across the eight 800GB SSDs; many forget to initialise the array before installing the OS.
Which components will need firmware updates or battery replacement over the life of this R740?
The iDRAC9 Enterprise module, H730P RAID controller, and the redundant 1100W power supplies all receive periodic firmware updates; the controller cache battery typically requires replacement after several years.
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