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DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4110 128GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
Dual Xeon Silver 4110 2.1 GHz 8-core rack server with 128 GB DDR4, PERC H730P controller, eight 3.5" drive bays and iDRAC9 Enterprise
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Eight 3.5" drive bays support high-capacity SATA storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors at 2.1 GHz provide multi-threaded compute
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables flexible array configurations
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows full remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF server
This Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server configured with eight 3.5-inch drive bays. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4110 processors running at 2.1 GHz and 128 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages SATA storage, while iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management. No drives are installed.
Suits capacity-focused workloads
The eight-bay LFF chassis targets workloads that need high raw capacity on 3.5-inch SATA drives such as backup repositories, media archives or dense file storage. Buyers who need all-flash performance in a 2.5-inch form factor or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate alternative platforms. The fixed two-socket design also limits vertical scaling beyond the installed processors.
Eight 3.5-inch drive bays define capacity
The single specification that decides fit is the 8LFF chassis supporting up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives. This bay count and form factor set the maximum raw storage ceiling and determine whether the server matches the buyer's capacity planning. All other specs scale around this storage foundation.
Highlights
- Eight 3.5" drive bays support high-capacity SATA storage
- Dual Xeon Silver 4110 processors at 2.1 GHz provide multi-threaded compute
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory ensures data integrity
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables flexible array configurations
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 40,00 |
| 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 much DDR4 memory can the R740 take before it hits the 3TB ceiling?
The R740 supports up to 3TB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory, so the installed 128GB leaves ample headroom for future expansion.
What is the power draw of the two 750W supplies when the dual Xeon Silver 4110 CPUs run continuously?
Dual 750W power supplies provide redundant power for the two 2.1GHz Xeon Silver 4110 processors and the PERC H730P controller under sustained load.
Which drive trays and caddies are required to populate the eight 3.5-inch bays?
The 8LFF chassis accepts standard Dell 3.5-inch hot-plug drive trays; SATA drives slide directly into those carriers for the PERC H730P controller.
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