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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays four populated

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 128GB 4x 960GB SAS SSD H730P

SKU CH-NX24-HSSDF

2U rack server with dual 10-core 2.4GHz CPUs, 128GB DDR4 and four 960GB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 960 GB SAS SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 10-core CPUs at 2.4GHz deliver strong multi-threaded throughput
  • 128GB DDR4 across 16 DIMM slots supports large virtualised workloads
  • Four 960GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID provide fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb ports enable flexible network connectivity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 1100W PSUs ensure resilient remote management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualization and database workloads. Two Intel Silver 4210R processors deliver 10 cores each at 2.4 GHz with 13.75 MB cache. 128 GB of DDR4 memory is installed across eight 16 GB modules running at 2666 MT/s. The H730P RAID controller manages four 960 GB SAS SSDs in the front drive bays.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

IT teams needing dense compute with integrated 10 GbE networking will fit this chassis. The eight PCIe Gen 3 slots support GPU or high-speed NIC expansion. Buyers who want more storage than four drives provide should look elsewhere. Environments that require an optical drive or a larger 3.5-inch drive form factor are not served by this 2.5-inch bay layout.

Deciding specification: 4x 960 GB SAS SSD capacity

The installed storage is four 960 GB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller. That capacity and interface determine whether the server meets your dataset size and throughput needs. Four bays remain open for additional 2.5-inch drives if more space is required later. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full remote management out of band.

How it compares

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Price $3,244.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Storage
Installed storage4x 960 GB SAS SSD
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the R740 run with two Silver 4210R CPUs and four 960GB SAS SSDs under constant load?

The server uses a 2U chassis with redundant 1100W power supplies and is designed for continuous data-centre operation; actual acoustics and thermal output depend on workload and rack airflow.

Which rails, cabling and network infrastructure do I need to install this R740 in a standard rack?

The unit ships with rails, bezel and power cords; you provide a rack with 2U space, PDUs for dual 1100W supplies and Ethernet switches for the Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb RJ45 ports.

Can I keep my existing PCIe Gen 3 expansion cards and SAS storage when moving to this R740?

Yes, the R740 offers up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and the H730P controller supports SAS drives, so compatible cards and the installed 960GB SSDs will work directly.

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