DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8x3.5 2x Xeon Platinum 8268 512GB DDR4
Rack server with two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8268 processors at 2.9 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.9 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual 24-core Xeon 8268 CPUs at 2.9 GHz deliver high compute density
- 512 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualised workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides comprehensive remote management
- Dual 750 W power supplies and 10 GbE 562T adapter ensure resilient connectivity
Server system with dual Xeon Platinum processors
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a rack-mount server system equipped with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 processors running at 2.9 GHz. Each processor provides 24 cores and 35.75MB of cache. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays with a SATA interface and includes a PERC H730P storage controller. It arrives with 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management.
Organisations needing dense CPU and memory capacity
This configuration suits environments that demand high core counts and large memory footprints, such as virtualisation hosts or database clusters. The dual-processor design and 512GB of DDR4 provide substantial compute resources. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or pre-installed storage drives should look at other options, as this unit ships with integrated graphics only and no drives installed.
Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with SATA interface
The chassis provides eight large-form-factor bays connected through a SATA interface and managed by the PERC H730P controller. This layout determines how many drives you can add and what drive type is compatible. Verify that your storage plan fits within these eight SATA bays before purchasing.
Highlights
- Dual 24-core Xeon 8268 CPUs at 2.9 GHz deliver high compute density
- 512 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualised workloads
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides comprehensive remote management
- 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 | 2.9 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 20,00 |
| 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 much depth does the 36-inch R740 chassis need in a standard rack?
The chassis measures 36 inches deep, so allow at least that much clearance behind the front rails plus room for cable routing and airflow at the rear.
What is the correct order for seating the two Xeon Platinum 8268 processors and the 512 GB DDR4 memory during initial build?
Install both CPUs into their sockets first, then populate the DIMM slots following the per-processor channel layout shown in the R740 service manual.
When should the PERC H730P controller battery be checked or replaced?
The controller uses a backup battery for cache protection; plan to inspect it after several years of continuous operation or if iDRAC reports a battery health alert.
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