DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8x3.5 2x Xeon Silver 4116 256GB DDR4 No Drive
Rack server with two 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs at 2.1 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.1GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Dual 12-core Xeon 4116 CPUs at 2.1GHz deliver 24 threads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports heavy workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to 8 drive bays
- 10GbE 562T dual-port adapter provides high-speed networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license enables full remote server management
Server for high-density storage
This Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server ships with two Xeon Silver 4116 processors running at 2.1GHz and 256GB of DDR4 ECC memory. The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA drives managed by a PERC H730P RAID controller.
Suited for storage-heavy workloads
Teams that need twelve or more drive bays will find this chassis limiting because the R740 8LFF tops out at eight 3.5-inch slots. Buyers who require pre-installed drives must add them during configuration since the unit ships with no storage installed.
Eight 3.5-inch bays and H730P controller
The single specification that decides fit is the eight-bay large-form-factor chassis paired with the PERC H730P controller, which supports RAID across SATA drives. If your deployment needs more than eight bays or a different controller, choose another platform.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Xeon 4116 CPUs at 2.1GHz deliver 24 threads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports heavy workloads
- PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to 8 drive bays
- 10GbE 562T dual-port adapter provides high-speed networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise license enables 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 | 256GB |
| 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 loud and hot does the R740 get when both Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs run at 2.1GHz continuously?
Dual 750W supplies and redundant fans cool the 2U chassis; the 12-core Silver 4116 processors draw moderate power so noise stays at typical rack-mount levels under sustained load.
Which components must I already have for this server to boot?
You need 3.5-inch SATA drives and DDR4 ECC registered memory modules; the PERC H730P controller and dual 750W power supplies are already installed.
Can I keep using my older SATA drives and DDR4 memory sticks with this R740?
The eight 3.5-inch bays accept standard SATA drives and the 24 DIMM slots take DDR4 ECC registered modules up to 3TB total.
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