DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Silver 4210 10C 512GB 2x 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P

2U rack server for dense compute

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 fits two Silver 4210 processors, each with 10 cores, and 512 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules. It targets workloads that need many threads in a compact rack footprint, such as virtualisation hosts or database nodes. Buyers who require more than 16 memory slots or a larger 3.5-inch drive bay count should look elsewhere.

Sustained load behaviour

Two 1100 W redundant power supplies feed the system, while the H740P controller manages the installed 2x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS drives. Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and the Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 plus dual 1 Gb RJ45 network daughter card provide steady I/O bandwidth for long-running jobs. The iDRAC9 Enterprise module allows remote power cycling and console access without physical presence.

Build quality and daily implications

The 2U chassis holds eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes a bezel, sliding rails and power cords. No optical drive is fitted, so OS installation relies on USB or network boot. Rails suit standard square-hole racks; the fixed depth may limit use in shallow cabinets. Buyers needing tool-less 3.5-inch hot-swap trays or an integrated LCD panel will not find them here.