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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Silver 4116 2.1GHz 128GB DDR4 8x 600GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-1AHH-HXV5B

2U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Silver 4116 processors at 2.1 GHz, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4116 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.1GHz base with 3.0GHz turbo
  • 128GB DDR4 2400MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules supports 24 total slots
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives provide high-speed 2.5-inch storage in 8-bay chassis
  • Quad-port X520/I350 network card adds 2x 1GbE and 2x 10Gb SFP+ connectivity

Dual-Socket Xeon Server for Virtualisation

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 and a 3.0 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules, leaving 16 slots open for expansion up to 3 TB total capacity.

Storage and Network Upgrade Path

The PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache supports SAS and SATA drives in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 modes. Eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives are installed in the 2.5-inch bays, and the X520/I350 daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports. Additional accelerator cards can be added for compute-heavy workloads.

Compatibility Checks Before Ordering

Verify that your rack accepts 2U depth and that the included Ready Rails suit your cabinet type. Confirm the 750 W redundant power supplies match your PDU connectors and voltage supply. Ensure your operating system and hypervisor support the Intel C620 chipset and Xeon Silver 4116 instruction set, and plan memory population rules if you intend to expand beyond the installed 128 GB.

How it compares

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Price $1,143.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 count12-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 SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
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 space and rails are required to mount the 2U PowerEdge R740?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with Ready Rails for standard four-post rack mounting.

What is the correct order for installing the two Xeon Silver 4116 processors and the 128GB DDR4 memory?

Install both processors first, then populate the 24 DIMM slots starting with CPU1 slots following the 8x 16GB registered ECC configuration.

Which components are hot-swappable and will need replacement over the server's life?

The eight 600GB 10K SAS drives and the dual 750W power supplies are hot-swappable; the H730P controller battery will also require periodic replacement.

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