DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8SFF 2x Xeon Silver 4210 2.2GHz 1536GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with two 10-core Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs at 2.2GHz, 1.5TB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 2.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size1.5TB
- Dual 10-core Xeon 4210 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2GHz
- 5TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5" SATA drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management
- 750W redundant power supplies maintain uptime during component failure
Dual Xeon Silver 4210 Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server system equipped with two Intel Xeon Silver 4210 processors running at 2.2GHz. Each CPU provides 10 cores and 13.75 MB of cache. The chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays and ships with 1.5TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed. A PERC H730P RAID controller and dual 750W power supplies are included. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Virtualisation hosts needing dense memory
This configuration suits organisations that run memory-intensive virtualisation, database or high-performance computing workloads and want a ready-to-deploy platform with dual-socket capacity already populated. Buyers who require pre-installed storage drives or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate alternative chassis or expansion options. The fixed eight-bay 2.5-inch backplane also limits users who need larger 3.5-inch drive support.
1.5TB DDR4 ECC registered memory
The single specification that decides fit is the installed 1.5TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across the two processors. This capacity determines how many virtual machines, containers or in-memory databases can run simultaneously without swapping. The system can be expanded to a maximum of 3TB if future workloads demand more memory.
Highlights
- Dual 10-core Xeon 4210 CPUs deliver 20 threads at 2.2GHz
- 5TB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5" SATA drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management
- 750W redundant power supplies maintain uptime during component failure
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 1.5TB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 15,36 |
| 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 the 3TB ceiling stops further upgrades?
The system ships with 1.5TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed and supports a maximum of 3TB across its slots.
What thermal and acoustic load should I expect from the dual 750W supplies and two Xeon 4210 CPUs running continuously?
Two 750W power supplies and a pair of 10-core Xeon 4210 processors at 2.2GHz will generate substantial heat and fan noise under sustained load; plan for data-centre cooling and rack airflow.
Which drive caddies and backplane connectors are required to populate the eight 2.5-inch SATA bays?
The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch SATA drive bays served by the PERC H730P RAID controller; you must supply compatible 2.5-inch SATA drives and Dell caddies.
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