DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8x3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 5218R 2.1GHz 768GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 5218R processors at 2.1 GHz and 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, ready for custom storage and high-density compute workloads
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size768GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218R 20-core CPUs deliver 40 threads at 2.1 GHz
- 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation workloads
- Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote management and monitoring
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter ensure resilient connectivity
PowerEdge R740 8x3.5" Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5218R processors running at 2.1 GHz and 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives via a PERC H730P RAID controller.
Suited for memory-heavy applications.
This configuration suits buyers who need high core counts and large memory capacity in a standard rack footprint. The integrated graphics and lack of installed storage limit its use for GPU-accelerated tasks or deployments requiring immediate boot drives. Builders needing PCIe expansion for add-in cards should verify slot availability before ordering.
768 GB DDR4 ECC memory installed
The system arrives with 768 GB of DDR4 ECC registered RAM installed across the available DIMM slots. This amount supports dense virtual machine consolidation and in-memory databases without further investment. The platform can scale to 3 TB maximum capacity when additional modules are added.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 5218R 20-core CPUs deliver 40 threads at 2.1 GHz
- 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation workloads
- Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides full remote management and monitoring
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter ensure resilient connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 768GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 16,00 |
| 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 can I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is responding after the firmware update?
Open a browser to the iDRAC IP, log in, and confirm the dashboard shows both Xeon Gold 5218R CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory, and the PERC H730P controller with current firmware version.
What components are already installed and what must I source separately for the 8-bay 3.5" chassis?
Installed: two Xeon Gold 5218R processors, 768 GB DDR4 ECC registered RAM, PERC H730P RAID controller, dual 750 W power supplies, 10 Gb 2-port 562T Ethernet adapter, iDRAC9 Enterprise. Not installed: any 3.5" SATA drives and rail kit.
Which drive count should I choose for the 8-bay 3.5" backplane with the PERC H730P controller?
The chassis supports up to eight 3.5" SATA drives; populate the number of bays that matches your capacity and RAID level — the H730P handles any configuration from one to eight drives.
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