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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-core 512GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-M024-7X56Z

Two-socket 2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz Turbo
  • 512GB DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory across 16 slots supports up to 3TB capacity
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • 8x 400GB SATA SSDs deliver fast storage in 8-bay 2.5" hot-swap chassis
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus X520/I350 quad-port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ for remote management and connectivity

Dual-socket Xeon Platinum 8160 server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount system equipped with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores each. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 modules. The platform targets organisations that need high core density and large memory capacity in a compact rack footprint.

Sustained load behaviour with 750 W redundant power

Dual 750 watt platinum-efficiency power supplies operate in redundant hot-swap mode to maintain uptime during continuous multi-threaded workloads. The H730P storage controller with 2 GB cache manages eight 400 GB SATA SSDs through RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides remote monitoring and management without host OS dependency.

512 GB DDR4 registered ECC memory installed

The system arrives with 512 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory populated in 16 of 24 available slots, leaving eight slots open for expansion up to the 3 TB maximum. Buyers who need more memory capacity than 512 GB must add modules rather than replace the existing configuration. The C620 chipset and LGA 3647 sockets limit processor upgrades to the same generation.

How it compares

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

Price $3,297.99
Pricier than about 68% 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 count24-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 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 loud and hot does the R740 run with dual Xeon 8160 CPUs and 512 GB DDR4 under continuous load?

The server uses redundant 750 W platinum power supplies and is a 2U rack design built for sustained operation in data-centre environments.

What cabling and networking gear are required to use the X520/I350 daughter card installed in this system?

The daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections, so you need appropriate copper or fibre patch cables and a compatible switch.

Will the PERC H730P controller and 400 GB SATA SSDs work with older SAS or SATA drives I might add later?

The H730P supports 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA, allowing mixed drive types in the 2.5-inch bays.

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