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Silver 2U rack server, eight drive bays, bezel front

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Silver 4210 10C 256GB 8× 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P

SKU CH-60CD-GTFHG

2U rack server with dual 10-core Silver 4210 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4, eight 2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives and H740P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
  • Disk controllerH740P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual Silver 4210 10-core CPUs provide strong multi-thread performance
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports large virtualisation workloads
  • Eight 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives give high-capacity storage
  • H740P RAID controller enables flexible data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration

2U Rack Server with Dual 10-Core CPUs

The DELL PowerEdge R740 fits a standard 19-inch rack at 2U height and ships with two Intel Silver 4210 processors, each delivering 10 cores for multi-threaded workloads. It targets IT teams that need dense compute for virtualisation, database or container clusters in a compact chassis.

Thermals and Power in Normal Operation

Redundant 1100W power supplies share the load so a single failure does not interrupt service, while the 2U airflow path moves heat across the 16 DDR4 DIMMs and eight drive bays without excessive fan speed. Typical operation keeps acoustic output low enough for a data-centre aisle rather than an office desk.

Build Quality and Daily Connectivity

The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch SAS bays backed by an H740P RAID controller for hardware redundancy, and iDRAC9 Enterprise gives remote console, power control and firmware updates over a dedicated management port. Front bezel, sliding rails and power cords are included for immediate rack installation.

How it compares

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Price $8,081.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 storage8x 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

How do I install the 2.5 inch drives into the 8 drive bays and what step is often missed?

Slide each 2TB 7.2K SAS drive into a bay until the latch clicks, then use the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface to configure the H740P RAID controller before the operating system sees the volumes.

Which components will need replacement first during long term operation?

The 1100W redundant power supplies and the cooling fans are the primary field replaceable units; the 2TB SAS drives and the H740P controller battery may also require service after extended use.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the server runs sustained workloads?

The 1100W power supply rating and the 2U chassis airflow set the practical ceiling; sustained CPU and drive activity will hit the power budget or thermal envelope before the PCIe Gen 3 slots or iDRAC9 become bottlenecks.

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