DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8260L 256GB DDR4 rack server

Dual Xeon Platinum 8260L rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L processors running at 2.4 GHz, each providing 24 cores and 35.75 MB cache. A total of 256 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed across the system board. The 8-bay 3.5-inch LFF chassis supports SATA drives through the integrated PERC H730P RAID controller. Remote administration is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.

SATA interface and PERC H730P controller limits

The storage subsystem uses a SATA interface connected to the PERC H730P controller, so drive throughput is bounded by the SATA link speed. Eight 3.5-inch bays are available, but no drives are installed in this configuration. The controller manages RAID levels using its onboard processor and cache, yet the maximum array performance cannot exceed the SATA bus ceiling. Network connectivity includes a dual-port 10 GbE 562T adapter for high-speed fabric attachment.

Pre-deployment checklist for power and rack space

Verify that the rack can accommodate a 36 x 24 x 10 inch 2U form factor and support the 40 lb unit weight with the included rail kit. Confirm that the facility power distribution matches the dual 750 W power supplies and provides redundant feeds for high-availability operation. Ensure the operating environment meets thermal specifications for a densely populated 8-bay chassis. Validate that the iDRAC9 Enterprise licence aligns with your management automation workflows before integration.