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Silver 2U rack server with eight drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 2.4GHz 128GB DDR4 2x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-71NW-1ASY9

2U rack server with dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R CPUs, 128GB DDR4, and dual 1.2TB SAS drives on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 10-core Silver 4210R CPUs at 2.4 GHz handle multi-threaded workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4-2666 in eight 16 GB modules supports memory-intensive applications
  • Two 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 plus dual 1 Gb RJ45 NDC enables high-throughput networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server monitoring and maintenance

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This dual-processor server fits into a standard 2U rack space and ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules. Two Intel Silver 4210R processors each provide ten cores at 2.4GHz with 13.75M cache for multi-threaded workloads. It is aimed at businesses that need consolidated virtualisation or database capacity in a compact rack form factor.

Sustained load behaviour

The H730P RAID controller manages two 1.2TB 10K SAS drives for low-latency storage access during extended operations. Redundant 1100W power supplies maintain uptime if one unit fails under continuous draw. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and firmware updates without physical presence during long-running tasks.

PCIe Gen 3 and network limits

Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots provide expansion headroom for additional controllers or accelerators within the platform ceiling. The integrated Intel X550 network daughter card delivers two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for mixed-speed fabric connectivity. Storage growth is bounded by the eight 2.5-inch drive bay maximum populated with SAS media.

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Price $2,014.99
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Installed RAM 128 GB
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How much heat do the dual Silver 4210R CPUs and eight DDR4 modules produce under full load?

Two 10-core Silver 4210R processors at 2.4 GHz and 128 GB of DDR4-2666 memory draw significant power, so the 1100 W redundant PSUs and chassis airflow are designed for continuous high-load thermal management.

Which rack rails and power cables must I already have to install this 2U server?

The shipment includes matching sliding rails and power cords, so no additional rack hardware or cables are required for a standard cabinet install.

Will my existing 10 Gb RJ45 switches and SAS storage arrays connect directly to the onboard Intel X550 and H730P controller?

Yes, the NDC provides two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports, while the H730P RAID controller manages the 1.2 TB SAS drives and any additional 2.5-inch SAS bays.

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