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Silver 2U rack server front with eight drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Silver 4210R 10C 512GB 4x 960GB SATA SSD H730P

SKU CH-QQ32-TAWQB

A 2U rack server with dual 10-core Silver 4210R CPUs, 512GB DDR4 memory, four 960GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 960 GB SATA SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 10-core Intel Silver 4210R at 2.4GHz for parallel workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules at 2666 MT/s for large datasets
  • 4x 960GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller for protected fast storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for lights-out server administration
  • Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots and Intel X550 10GbE networking for expansion

2U Rack Server for Dense Compute

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for dense compute workloads. It ships with two Intel Silver 4210R processors, each delivering 10 cores at 2.4GHz with 13.75M cache. Memory capacity reaches 512GB via 16 DDR4 modules rated at 2666 MT/s. The H730P RAID controller manages the installed storage array.

Suited for Virtualisation and Database Hosts

This configuration suits teams running virtualisation clusters, database instances, or mixed enterprise applications that benefit from high core counts and large memory. The four 960GB SATA SSDs provide fast read performance for boot and active datasets. Buyers who need more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays, PCIe Gen 4 slots, or GPU-ready power envelopes should evaluate other platforms.

Storage Controller Determines Drive Expansion

The H730P RAID controller is the single specification that decides whether this server fits your storage plan. It supports the four installed 960GB SATA SSDs and can manage additional drives within the eight 2.5-inch bay limit. Confirm that your RAID level and drive-type requirements match the controller capabilities before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $6,539.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 RAM512 GB
Storage
Installed storage4x 960 GB SATA 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 are the fans when the dual Silver 4210R CPUs and 512 GB DDR4 run continuously?

The 2U chassis uses redundant 1100 W supplies and multiple fans that ramp with CPU load; under sustained load the system runs at typical data-centre noise levels.

Which rails and cables come in the box so the R740 can be mounted and powered immediately?

The shipment includes sliding rails, a front bezel without LCD, and power cords for the dual 1100 W supplies.

Will my existing 2.5 inch SATA drives work in the four empty bays alongside the installed 960 GB SSDs?

Yes, the chassis provides eight 2.5 inch bays total; four are free and the H730P controller supports additional SATA SSDs or HDDs.

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