DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF Xeon Gold 5120 2.2GHz 14C 64GB DDR4 No Drive
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, a 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 at 2.2GHz, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 at 2.2 GHz handles heavy workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740 8-bay server
This Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server built for data-centre workloads. It ships with one Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processor running at 2.2 GHz with 14 cores and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA drives and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management.
Suits compute-heavy tasks needing expandable storage
The single-socket configuration and eight large-form-factor bays fit virtualisation hosts, database nodes or backup targets that prioritise internal capacity over GPU density. Buyers who need dual-socket performance from day one or who require 2.5-inch bay density for higher spindle counts should evaluate other platforms.
Eight 3.5-inch SATA bays with PERC H730P RAID
The decisive spec is the combination of eight 3.5-inch drive bays connected to a hardware RAID controller that supports SATA drives. This layout determines how many spinning drives or SSDs you can install internally and which RAID levels are available without adding an extra controller.
Highlights
- 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 at 2.2 GHz handles heavy workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8,00 |
| 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
Should I choose the single-processor configuration or add a second Xeon Gold 5120 for my workload?
The chassis supports up to two processors; a second Gold 5120 adds another 14 cores and 19.25 MB cache, doubling thread count for heavily parallel tasks while keeping the same 2.2 GHz base frequency.
What does the 2.2 GHz clock on the 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 deliver in a live server?
Each core runs at 2.2 GHz base speed with 19.25 MB shared cache, giving strong per-thread performance for databases and virtualisation while the 14 cores handle many simultaneous VMs or containers.
How does the PERC H730P controller and SATA interface limit drive performance in the 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis?
The H730P manages RAID across the eight 3.5-inch bays over SATA, so throughput is capped by the SATA link speed rather than the controller itself; plan drive selection accordingly.
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