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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 Gold 5118 2.3GHz 12-Core 512GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD

SKU CH-JTA1-CPQ55

Dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs at 2.3 GHz with 512 GB DDR4 and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730P controller in a 2U rack chassis

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5118 12-core CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.3 GHz base with 3.2 GHz turbo
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 slots supports up to 3 TB total capacity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB cache enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs provide fast read access for database and virtualization workloads
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise plus redundant 750 W platinum PSUs ensure remote management and uptime

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Server

The DELL PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for compute-intensive workloads and storage scalability. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5118 processors, each running at 2.3GHz with 12 cores, and 512GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 modules. The system supports up to two processors and a maximum of 3TB of memory across 24 slots. It is suited for virtualization, database and high-performance computing environments.

Installation and common issues

The server includes ready rails and a front bezel for standard rack mounting. Redundant hot-swap 750W power supplies allow replacement without downtime. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays are populated with 400GB SATA SSDs connected to a PERC H730P controller with 2GB cache and battery backup. The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. Network connectivity uses a quad-port daughter card with two 1GbE and two 10Gb SFP+ ports. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management. Installation requires a compatible rack and SFP+ transceivers for 10Gb links.

Pre-order checks

Verify that your rack accommodates a 2U chassis and provides adequate airflow for dual-processor thermal loads. Confirm the power infrastructure can supply two 750W supplies with appropriate PDU connections. Ensure SFP+ transceivers and cabling match your 10Gb network switches. Check that the PERC H730P RAID configuration aligns with your storage redundancy and capacity requirements. The LGA 3647 socket and DDR4 memory limit future processor upgrades to compatible Intel Xeon Scalable generations.

How it compares

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

Price $2,733.99
Pricier than about 62% 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).
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 count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
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 can I confirm both Xeon Gold 5118 CPUs and all 16 DDR4 DIMMs are detected after first boot?

Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface or enter the BIOS during POST; the System Overview page will list 2 processors, 24 cores total, and 512 GB of registered ECC memory across 24 slots.

What ships inside the chassis and what must I source separately?

The 2U server arrives with 2 CPUs, 16x 32 GB DDR4 modules, 8x 400 GB SATA SSDs, PERC H730P controller, X520/I350 quad-port NIC, iDRAC9 Enterprise, 2x 750 W PSUs, bezel and rails. No extra parts are required for basic operation.

The listing shows a single 512 GB DDR4 configuration — are other memory capacities offered?

Only the 512 GB (16x 32 GB) DDR4 2400 MHz kit is included; the board supports up to 3 TB across 24 slots, so larger capacities would need a custom order.

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