DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 256GB 8x 120GB SSD H730P

Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R server for dense

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack system equipped with two Intel Silver 4210R processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 10 cores and 13.75 MB cache. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory arranged as sixteen 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Eight 120 GB SATA SSDs connect through an H730P RAID controller, and an Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management complete the package for virtualization or database workloads.

Sustained load behavior

Under continuous demand the twin Silver 4210R CPUs maintain their 2.4 GHz base frequency across all 20 cores, while the H730P controller manages steady write throughput to the eight SATA SSDs without thermal throttling. The 2U chassis airflow design and dual 1100 W supplies keep temperatures stable during extended compile jobs or virtual-machine migrations. iDRAC9 Enterprise monitors sensor data in real time, allowing administrators to adjust fan curves or power profiles before limits are reached.

Compatibility checks before deployment

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and sufficient depth for the included sliding rails. Confirm that the facility power circuits can deliver redundant feeds to the dual 1100 W supplies at the required voltage. Ensure the network infrastructure supports 10 Gb and 1 Gb RJ45 links from the Intel X550 adapter. Because the chassis offers eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots, plan any additional storage or expansion cards around those physical limits.