DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 2.1GHz 768GB DDR4
A rack-mount server with dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs, 768 GB DDR4 memory and eight 3.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs provide 8 cores each for parallel workloads
- 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring
- Redundant 750 W power supplies maintain uptime during module failure
Server purpose and audience
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for data-centre workloads that need large local storage capacity. Dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors at 2.1GHz and 768GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory give strong multi-threaded performance for virtualisation, database or file-serving roles. The 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis supports up to eight SATA drives, so buyers who want high-capacity spinning media or mixed SSD/HDD arrays are the target audience. Buyers needing GPU compute or more than two sockets should look elsewhere.
Pre-order compatibility checks
Verify that your rack provides 36 inches of depth, 24 inches of width and 10 inches of height for this 2U unit. The system ships with a PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 750W power supplies, so confirm your PDU connectors and available UPS capacity match. Network connectivity uses a dual-port 10GbE 562T adapter; ensure your switch ports and cabling support that speed. No drives are installed, so plan the exact SATA drives and RAID level you require before deployment.
Sustained-load behaviour
Under continuous load the dual 8-core Xeons and 768GB DDR4 maintain steady throughput for virtual machines or database instances without thermal throttling. The PERC H730P controller with its 2GB cache sustains write performance across large RAID sets during backup windows or batch jobs. Dual 750W supplies share the load, providing redundancy if one unit fails. iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote monitoring of temperatures, fan speeds and power draw so operators can react before a component exceeds its limits.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs provide 8 cores each for parallel workloads
- 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring
- Redundant 750 W power supplies maintain uptime during module failure
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 | 768GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 80,00 |
| 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 in the box and what must be purchased separately?
The server ships with two Xeon Silver 4208 processors, 768GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller, a 10Gb 2-port 562T Ethernet adapter, two 750W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management. No 3.5-inch drives or rail kit are included; both are optional.
Which drive-bay version should I choose for this 8LFF chassis?
The 8LFF model provides eight 3.5-inch SATA bays. Select it when you need high-capacity hard drives; if you prefer 2.5-inch drives you would need the SFF variant instead.
What does the 768GB DDR4 figure mean once the server is running?
768GB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory is installed across the 24 DIMM slots, leaving room to expand up to the 3TB maximum supported by the dual Xeon Silver 4208 processors.
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