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DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8260L 384GB DDR4 rack server
Rack server with two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8260L CPUs at 2.4 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260L CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 3.5" SATA drive bays
- Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and full server management
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter ensure high-availability networking and power
Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF dual Xeon Platinum server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server system fitted with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8260L processors running at 2.4 GHz. It ships with 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller supporting eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays. Remote management is provided by iDRAC9 Enterprise and a 10 GbE 562T two-port adapter. The chassis measures 36 by 24 by 10 inches and weighs 40 units. No storage drives are installed.
Ideal for memory-intensive virtualisation
This configuration suits organisations that need large memory capacity and dual-socket compute density in a standard rack form factor. The 384 GB DDR4 installation handles heavy virtual machine consolidation and in-memory analytics. Buyers who require pre-populated storage drives or a different drive bay count should look elsewhere, as the unit ships without drives and the 8LFF chassis is fixed at eight 3.5-inch bays.
Eight 3.5-inch SATA bays with PERC H730P controller
The single specification that decides fit is the storage subsystem: eight 3.5-inch SATA bays driven by a Dell PERC H730P RAID controller. This determines which drives can be added and what RAID levels are available. Confirm that your storage plan uses 3.5-inch SATA devices compatible with the H730P before purchasing.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Platinum 8260L CPUs deliver 24 cores each at 2.4 GHz
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 3.5" SATA drive bays
- Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote firmware updates and full server management
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter ensure high-availability networking and power
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.4GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| 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
What comes with the PowerEdge R740 and what must be purchased separately?
The chassis includes two Xeon Platinum 8260L processors, 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller, a 10GbE 2-port 562T adapter, dual 750W power supplies and iDRAC remote management. No 3.5-inch drives are installed; they must be sourced separately.
Which drive capacity or version should I choose for the eight 3.5-inch bays?
The server accepts 3.5-inch SATA drives; capacity is not limited by the chassis, so select drives that match your storage target and the PERC H730P RAID level you plan to use.
What does the 384GB DDR4 figure mean for actual workloads?
384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory provides a large error-corrected pool for virtualisation, databases or in-memory analytics, and the platform supports expansion up to 3TB if workloads grow.
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