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Silver 2U rack server, eight 2.5-inch drive bays, front bezel, rack rails

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Xeon Silver 4116 2.1 GHz 12-core 64 GB DDR4 2× 400 GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-HFTT-T48HD

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors at 2.1 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, a PERC H730P RAID controller and two 400 GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual 12-core Xeon 4116 CPUs at 2.1 GHz deliver 24 threads for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 for data protection
  • Two 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • Quad-port X520/I350 with 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ for flexible networking

Purpose-built 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a two-socket rack server built for compute-intensive workloads. Dual Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors deliver 24 cores at 2.1 GHz with 3.0 GHz turbo. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR4 registered ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller support demanding applications.

Fit and alternatives

This platform suits virtualization clusters, database nodes and high-performance storage tiers that need twelve drive bays and redundant 750 W power supplies. Buyers who need more than two processors or a different drive form factor should evaluate other chassis.

Deciding specification

The server is populated with two 400 GB SATA SSDs behind the H730P controller. If that capacity or interface does not match the storage plan, the system will require reconfiguration before deployment.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $847.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 400 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 × 16 slots
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.1 GHz 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs work with my existing DDR4 2400 MHz ECC memory?

Yes, the two installed Xeon Silver 4116 processors support DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC, matching the 64 GB already in the system.

How can I verify the PERC H730P controller is healthy after installation?

Check the controller status in the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface and confirm the battery-backed cache shows optimal with no degraded virtual disks.

What drives and rails are included, and what must I add for a full eight-bay configuration?

The server ships with two 400 GB SATA SSDs, ready rails and a front bezel; six additional 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives are needed to populate all eight bays.

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