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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays, bezel, and dual PSUs

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 12-Core 512GB DDR4 2x 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-S265-99VJC

Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors, 512GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and two 800GB SATA SSDs in a 2U rack server with redundant 750W power supplies

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.1 GHz base
  • 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory across 16 modules supports heavy virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache enables RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1 GbE and 10 GbE networking ensure remote management and throughput

Dual Xeon Silver 4116 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 16 modules and a PERC H730P controller with 2 GB cache. Two 800 GB SATA SSDs and a quad-port network daughter card providing two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections are included.

Upgrade from single-socket or older 2U platforms

This system replaces single-socket servers or earlier 2U models that cannot address more than 24 DIMM slots or lack hardware RAID 6 and 60 support. The jump is worth it when workloads need 24 cores at 2.1 GHz base with 3.0 GHz turbo, up to 3 TB of DDR4 capacity, and redundant 750 W platinum power supplies in a single chassis.

Check rack depth, rail clearance and network cabling

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis with ready rails and that the front bezel fits your aisle layout. Confirm SFP+ transceiver compatibility for the 10 Gb ports and that the PERC H730P RAID modes match your storage plan. Ensure the iDRAC9 Enterprise licence aligns with your remote-management requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $2,543.99
Pricier than about 60% 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 speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 800 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

What rack depth and mounting hardware does the 2U R740 chassis require?

The server is a 2U rack unit and the listing includes ready rails for mounting in a standard four-post rack.

How are the two Xeon Silver 4116 processors and the 512 GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both processors are already seated in the two LGA 3647 sockets and the 512 GB (16 × 32 GB) DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC modules populate 16 of the 24 DIMM slots; the step often missed is ensuring the memory configuration matches the per-processor channel layout for optimal performance.

Which components in the R740 are hot-swappable and will need replacement over time?

The two 750 W redundant power supplies, the two 800 GB SATA SSDs in the front 2.5-inch bays, and the system fans are all hot-swappable; the PERC H730P controller battery will also need periodic replacement to maintain RAID cache protection.

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