DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4208 32GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
Eight-bay 3.5-inch rack server with dual 2.1 GHz Xeon Silver 4208 processors, 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs deliver 16 cores for parallel workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory protects data integrity under load
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables flexible storage arrays
- Eight 3.5" drive bays support high-capacity SATA expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote server management
2U Rack Server with Dual Xeon Silver 4208
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server built around two Intel Xeon Silver 4208 processors running at 2.1GHz. It ships with 32GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, though no drives are installed. This configuration targets IT teams deploying virtualisation hosts, database nodes or general-purpose compute in a standard rack.
Dual 750W Supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise
Redundant 750W power supplies feed the dual-socket platform, while the integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides out-of-band remote management for monitoring, firmware updates and console access. The 10GbE dual-port 562T adapter handles network traffic. Operational noise and thermal output will vary with workload and ambient conditions; specific acoustic or power-draw figures are not supplied.
No Drives or Rails Included
The server arrives without storage drives, allowing you to populate the eight bays with SATA HDDs or SSDs that match your capacity and performance requirements. A rail kit is available on request but not bundled. BIOS and firmware are updated to the latest stable release before shipment, and each unit undergoes full diagnostics and burn-in testing. Memory expansion can reach 3TB using additional DDR4 modules.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Silver 4208 CPUs deliver 16 cores for parallel workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory protects data integrity under load
- PERC H730P RAID controller enables flexible storage arrays
- Eight 3.5" drive bays support high-capacity SATA expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides 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 | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2,00 |
| 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 install the PERC H730P RAID controller in this R740?
The PERC H730P is already installed in the dedicated low-profile slot inside the 2U chassis; the step often missed is routing the drive backplane cables to the controller before sliding the server into the rack.
What maintenance will the DDR4 ECC memory need later?
The 32 GB DDR4 ECC registered modules (2×16 GB) are solid-state and require no scheduled replacement; only a firmware update or a failed DIMM would prompt action.
What thermal limit appears first under sustained load with the 750 W power supplies?
The dual 750 W supplies share the load; sustained full CPU utilisation typically hits the platform thermal envelope before the power budget is reached.
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