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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 2.1GHz 24-Core 128GB DDR4 8x 400GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-ZG0F-35T0D

2U rack server with dual 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC, eight 400 GB SATA SSDs on a PERC H730P controller, dual 10 Gb SFP+ networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD8 × 400 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count24-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.1 GHz with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules for error-corrected capacity
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0 1 5 6 10 50 60 and pass-through
  • Eight 400 GB SATA SSDs deliver high-speed solid-state storage in 2.5 inch bays
  • X520 I350 quad-port card adds 2 x 1 GbE and 2 x 10 Gb SFP+ connectivity

Dual-socket 2U server for compute-intensive

The Dell PowerEdge R740 fits a standard 2U rack space and ships with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 24 cores. It targets organisations that need high core counts for virtualisation, database or high-performance computing tasks. Buyers who require a single-socket platform or a tower form factor should look elsewhere.

Installation uses tool-less rails

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included for quick rack mounting. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays support hot-swap SATA SSDs, and the two 750 W power supplies are hot-swappable for redundancy. iDRAC 9 Enterprise provides remote management so firmware updates and hardware monitoring can be done without physical access. The main risk is exceeding the 24 DIMM slot limit when expanding memory beyond the installed 128 GB.

128 GB DDR4 across 24 slots with 3 TB maximum

The system arrives with eight 16 GB registered ECC DDR4 modules at 2666 MHz, occupying eight of the 24 available slots. Maximum supported capacity is 3 TB when all slots are populated with compatible RDIMMs or LRDIMMs. Memory must be DDR4; other generations will not fit or function.

How it compares

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

Price $1,684.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 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 RAM128 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 do I confirm the Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs are running at 3.7GHz turbo under load?

Use iDRAC9 Enterprise to monitor real-time CPU frequency; the dashboard shows each core hitting 3.7GHz when thermal headroom allows.

What ships with the server and what must I source separately?

Included: 2x Xeon Platinum 8160, 128GB DDR4 (8x 16GB), H730P 2GB controller, 8x 400GB SATA SSDs, X520/I350 quad-port NIC, iDRAC9 Enterprise, 2x 750W PSUs, rails, bezel. No extra parts required for base operation.

Should I choose the 8-bay 2.5" chassis or a larger drive-count version?

This unit is the 8-bay 2.5" model supporting up to eight SATA/SAS drives; select it when 400GB SSD density meets capacity needs and 2U rack space is at a premium.

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