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DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Silver 4210R 256GB 6x 960GB SAS SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 10-core Silver 4210R CPUs, 256GB DDR4, six 960GB SAS SSDs and H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)6x 960GB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 10-core Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4GHz power demanding workloads
- 256GB DDR4 across 16 DIMM slots handles large datasets
- 6x 960GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID give fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
- Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots plus 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet for expansion
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Silver 4210R processors, each with 10 cores running at 2.4 GHz. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMMs and six 960 GB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and general-purpose compute clusters.
iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management
The integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full out-of-band control, virtual console and lifecycle automation without an extra subscription. Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies keep the platform running through a single supply failure. Included rails and bezel simplify rack installation, while the Intel X550 network daughter card delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible connectivity.
Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with six populated
Six of the eight front 2.5-inch bays are filled with 960 GB SAS SSDs, leaving two open bays for capacity expansion. The H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, giving a choice of redundancy or maximum usable space. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots accommodate additional network, storage or accelerator cards when the workload outgrows the onboard resources.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4GHz power demanding workloads
- 256GB DDR4 across 16 DIMM slots handles large datasets
- 6x 960GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID give fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
- Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots plus 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet for expansion
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6x 960GB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
When will the six 960GB SAS SSDs on the H730P controller need replacement?
The 960GB SAS SSDs are solid-state drives with no moving parts, so they typically last several years under normal server workloads before wear-leveling requires replacement.
What limits sustained performance of the two Silver 4210R processors?
Each Silver 4210R has 10 cores at 2.4GHz with 13.75M cache; under sustained heavy compute the thermal design power of the 1100W redundant PSUs and chassis airflow become the limiting factor.
How loud and hot does the R740 get running all day with 256GB DDR4 and six SSDs?
The 2U chassis uses multiple high-speed fans to cool dual CPUs, 16 DIMMs and 6 drives; expect noticeable fan noise and warm exhaust air when the 1100W PSUs are loaded continuously.
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