DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 1x Xeon Gold 5120 256GB DDR4 No Drive
Eight-bay 3.5-inch rack server with one 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 at 2.2GHz and 256GB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 at 2.2 GHz for demanding workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation density
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote lifecycle management
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter for resilience
Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for dense storage workloads. It ships with one Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processor running at 2.2GHz with 14 cores and 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise license.
Suits storage-heavy workloads; not for GPU compute
This configuration suits databases, virtualisation hosts and backup targets that need many large drives and strong single-thread performance. The single CPU leaves one socket open for future expansion to two processors. Buyers who need dedicated GPU acceleration or more than eight drive bays should look at a different chassis. The integrated graphics only covers basic display output.
Eight 3.5-inch SATA bays with PERC H730P
The defining spec is the eight-bay 3.5-inch backplane wired for SATA drives and managed by the PERC H730P controller. This combination sets the maximum raw capacity and RAID options available without adding external enclosures. The server also includes a 10GbE two-port 562T adapter and dual 750W power supplies. Memory can scale to 3TB across 24 slots when the second CPU is added.
Highlights
- 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 at 2.2 GHz for demanding workloads
- 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports virtualisation density
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote lifecycle management
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter for resilience
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
What drive maintenance will the 8 x 3.5" SATA bays and PERC H730P controller require over time?
Plan for periodic SATA drive replacement as disks age; the PERC H730P supports hot-swap rebuilds so failed drives can be swapped without downtime.
Which limit appears first when the single Xeon Gold 5120 runs sustained workloads?
The 14-core 2.2 GHz CPU will hit its thermal ceiling before the 256 GB DDR4 or dual 750 W supplies become bottlenecks.
How much fan noise and heat should I expect from the 2U chassis with dual 750 W supplies running 24/7?
Expect noticeable fan noise and steady heat output; the iDRAC9 Enterprise license lets you monitor temperatures and adjust fan profiles remotely.
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