DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Bronze 3106 1.7GHz 1TB DDR4 rack server
Dual-socket rack server with 1TB DDR4 memory, eight 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size1TB
- Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 CPUs provide 8 cores each for parallel workloads
- 1TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote firmware updates and monitoring
- Dual 750W power supplies deliver redundancy for continuous operation
Configuration and purpose
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server populated with two Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 processors running at 1.7 GHz and 1 TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. An 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis and a PERC H730P RAID controller provide the storage foundation, while integrated graphics and a 10 GbE two-port adapter handle display and network duties.
Who this suits and who it does not
This system fits buyers who need a dual-socket platform with large memory capacity and flexible 3.5-inch drive bays for capacity-oriented arrays. It is not suited for deployments that require pre-installed drives, GPU compute acceleration or a smaller chassis footprint. The installed CPUs deliver eight cores each, so workloads demanding higher core counts or faster clock speeds will need a different processor configuration.
Deciding specification
The server supports a maximum of 3 TB of DDR4 memory across its DIMM slots, so the 1 TB installed today leaves headroom for future expansion. Buyers planning memory-intensive virtualisation or database workloads should verify that the remaining capacity meets their growth targets before committing.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Bronze 3106 CPUs provide 8 cores each for parallel workloads
- 1TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables remote firmware updates and monitoring
- Dual 750W power supplies deliver redundancy for continuous operation
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.7GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 1TB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| 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 is the first sustained-use limit reached by the dual 1.7 GHz Xeon Bronze 3106 processors and the installed 1 TB DDR4?
The system supports a maximum of 2 processors and 3 TB of DDR4 memory, so the first hard limit under continuous load is the two-socket ceiling and the 3 TB memory cap.
What noise, heat or power profile results from running the dual 750 W supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter all day?
Two 750 W power supplies and a 10 GbE 562T adapter are installed; the chassis measures 36 x 24 x 10 in and weighs 40 lb, defining the thermal envelope for continuous operation.
Which drive carriers and cabling must the buyer already own to populate the eight 3.5-inch bays served by the PERC H730P?
The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch SATA bays wired to a PERC H730P controller; compatible 3.5-inch SATA drives and matching carriers are required to add storage.
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