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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon 8160 2.1GHz 24C 256GB DDR4 H730P

SKU CH-118V-RDS8Z

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon 8160 processors at 2.1GHz, 256GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P RAID controller, eight 2.5-inch drive bays, quad-port 1GbE and 10Gb SFP+ networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo for compute-intensive tasks
  • 256 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 slots supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass-through for flexible storage protection
  • X520 I350 quad-port daughter card adds 2× 1 GbE and 2× 10 Gb SFP+ for high-speed networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum PSUs and rails deliver remote management and power resilience

Dual-socket 2U server for compute-intensive

The PowerEdge R740 fits two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each with 24 cores running at 2.1 GHz, into a 2U rack chassis. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. The platform targets virtualization, database and high-performance computing tasks that demand high core counts and large memory capacity.

Sustained throughput from dual CPUs

Under continuous load the two 24-core Xeons maintain a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency while the PERC H730P controller delivers 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA bandwidth with battery-backed cache. The quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links for steady data flow. Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies keep the system running if one unit fails.

Hot-swap drive trays and remote management built in

Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap trays accept SAS or SATA drives without tools, and the chassis supports redundant hot-swap power supplies for non-stop service. iDRAC 9 Enterprise gives full out-of-band control over network, including virtual console and power cycling. ReadyRails and a front bezel are included for standard rack mounting.

How it compares

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

Price $1,461.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 count24-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA/SAS
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

How loud and hot does the dual Xeon 8160 setup run inside the 2U chassis with the 750 W supplies?

The 2U rackmount includes redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and hot-swap cooling, but Dell does not publish sustained dB or thermal figures for this configuration.

Which drives and caddies do I need to populate the eight front bays?

The front panel holds eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA trays; drives are not included, so you must supply compatible 2.5-inch SAS or SATA HDDs or SSDs and seat them in the provided carriers.

Will my existing DDR4-2666 ECC RDIMMs work alongside the installed 256 GB kit?

The system uses 24 DDR4 slots running at 2666 MHz with registered ECC modules; matching speed, rank and voltage lets you add to the 8×32 GB already populated.

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