DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Silver 4210R 10C 128GB 2x 480GB SSD rack server

Dell PowerEdge R740 dual Silver 4210R server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Silver 4210R processors, each delivering ten cores at 2.4 GHz. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory across eight 16 GB modules. The system targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and compute clusters that need dense processing in a standard rack footprint.

Build quality and daily connectivity

The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays populated by two 480 GB SATA SSDs behind an H730P RAID controller. Network duties are handled by an Intel X550 adapter exposing two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. Remote management runs on iDRAC9 Enterprise, while up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots remain available for additional controllers or accelerators. Redundant 1100 W power supplies, rails and power cords are included.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U unit and that your power distribution can feed dual 1100 W supplies. Confirm the PCIe Gen 3 slot count and physical length match any add-in cards you plan to install. Ensure the H730P RAID controller supports the RAID levels and drive types your workload requires. Buyers needing more than eight 2.5-inch bays or an internal optical drive should consider a different chassis.