DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Bronze 3204 64GB DDR4 No Drive
Eight-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual Xeon Bronze 3204 processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.9GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Dual 6-core Xeon 3204 CPUs at 1.9 GHz deliver multi-threaded throughput
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote server management
- 10 GbE 562T dual-port adapter handles high-bandwidth network traffic
Dual Xeon Bronze 3204 rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server system fitted with two Intel Xeon Bronze 3204 processors running at 1.9 GHz. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays for SATA storage, though no drives are installed. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Thermals and power in normal use
Dual 750 W power supplies share the load for redundancy and stable delivery. The 2U form factor allows front-to-rear airflow across the processors, memory and drive bays. Fan speeds scale with inlet temperature and component load, keeping the system within thermal limits during typical workloads. Acoustic output is characteristic of a rack-mount server intended for data-centre deployment.
Build quality and daily implications
The unit measures 36 x 24 x 10 inches and weighs 40 pounds, requiring a standard four-post rack and suitable rail kit for secure mounting. Eight hot-swap bays let you add or replace SATA drives without powering down. A 10 GbE two-port 562T adapter provides high-speed network connectivity. Integrated graphics and iDRAC9 give full out-of-band console access for remote administration.
Highlights
- Dual 6-core Xeon 3204 CPUs at 1.9 GHz deliver multi-threaded throughput
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote server management
- 10 GbE 562T dual-port adapter handles high-bandwidth network traffic
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.9GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 16,00 |
| 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
How do I mount the R740 chassis into a rack?
Slide the 36 x 24 x 10 inch chassis onto the optional rail kit, then tighten the front thumbscrews to secure it in the rack.
When will the PERC H730P RAID controller need its battery replaced?
The PERC H730P controller uses a backup battery that typically requires replacement after several years to preserve cached writes during power loss.
At what point do the two 750 W power supplies become the limiting factor under sustained load?
With two 750 W units the shared output caps total system draw, so sustained CPU and drive activity will hit that ceiling before the 3 TB memory limit.
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