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Silver 2U rack server, eight-bay front, matte black finish

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Silver 4210 10C 256GB 6× 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P

SKU CH-QXZ5-VH757

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core CPUs, 256GB DDR4 and six 2TB 7.2K SAS drives on an H740P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage6x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
  • Disk controllerH740P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual Silver 4210 processors provide 10 cores each for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 memory supports memory-intensive applications and virtualization
  • Six 2TB 7.2K SAS drives deliver 12TB of storage capacity
  • H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID for data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management allows full server control from anywhere

Dual Silver 4210 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server fitted with two Intel Silver 4210 processors, each providing ten cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory and six 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by an H740P RAID controller. The platform targets businesses that need a dense, general-purpose compute node for virtualisation, database or application workloads.

PCIe Gen 3 and 2.5-inch bay limits

The chassis offers up to eight PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots for additional network, storage or accelerator cards. Internal storage is constrained to eight 2.5-inch drive bays, so the six installed drives leave two bays free for future growth. The 7.2K SAS media delivers capacity-oriented throughput rather than low-latency performance, which suits bulk data and backup repositories.

Redundant 1100 W power and iDRAC9 Enterprise

Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies keep the system running if one unit fails or a feed is lost. The iDRAC9 Enterprise module provides dedicated out-of-band management with virtual console, remote media and lifecycle automation. Rails and a bezel are included for straightforward rack installation, while the 2U height fits standard cabinets without consuming excessive space.

How it compares

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Price $6,577.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Storage
Installed storage6x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
Disk controllerH740P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 10-core Silver 4210 or the 12-core Gold 6126 for this R740?

The 12-core Gold 6126 at 2.6GHz with 19.25M cache gives more threads for parallel workloads, while the 10-core Silver 4210 uses less power per core.

What does 256GB of DDR4 actually deliver in this 2U server?

256GB DDR4 at 2666 MT/s fills 16 slots with 16GB modules, leaving room to grow and feeding both CPUs for virtualisation or database caches.

How does the H740P controller limit the six 2TB 7.2K SAS drives?

The H740P manages the six 2TB 7.2K SAS drives over 12Gb/s SAS lanes, providing hardware RAID 0/1/5/6/10 with 8GB non-volatile cache.

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