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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server silver front eight 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 5120 1TB DDR4

SKU CH-4X0S-BJ3HP

A 2U rack server holding eight 3.5-inch drives with two 14-core Xeon Gold 5120 processors at 2.2GHz and 1TB DDR4 memory

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM1 TB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.2 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs with 14 cores each at 2.2GHz deliver high multi-thread throughput
  • 1TB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large in-memory workloads and virtualization density
  • Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible high-capacity storage arrays
  • Integrated 10GbE 562T dual-port adapter provides fast network connectivity out of the box
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and automation capabilities

2U Rack Server with Dual Xeon Gold 5120

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5120 processors running at 2.2 GHz. It provides 1 TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and supports up to 3 TB total. The chassis accommodates eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller for SATA storage. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.

Installation notes and common issues

The unit ships with two 750 W power supplies and includes a 10 GbE 562T dual-port adapter. Rail kits are available on request but are not fitted by default. Drive carriers for the eight 3.5-inch bays must be ordered separately if not already present. Ensure the rack depth can accept the 36-inch chassis length before mounting.

Practical limits of the SATA interface

SATA drives connected to the PERC H730P are limited to the 6 Gbit/s interface speed and the controller's maximum device count. The eight-bay chassis caps raw device capacity at eight drives regardless of controller capability. Memory expansion beyond the installed 1 TB requires additional DDR4 ECC RDIMMs up to the 3 TB system maximum. The integrated graphics provide only basic console output.

How it compares

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

Price $3,998.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 1 TB
Higher than about 91% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.2 GHz
Lower than about 60% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.2 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM1 TB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage16,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H730P Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

How can I verify the R740 is running correctly after the firmware update and burn-in test?

Check iDRAC9 Enterprise for clean system logs, confirm both Xeon Gold 5120 CPUs show 14 cores at 2.2GHz, and validate the full 1TB DDR4 ECC memory is recognised without errors.

What components are already installed and which items must be sourced separately?

The chassis includes 2x Xeon Gold 5120 processors, 1TB DDR4 ECC RAM, PERC H730P RAID controller, 10Gb 2-port 562T adapter, and 2x 750W power supplies; drives and rail kit are not included.

Which drive count should I choose for the 8-bay 3.5" chassis?

The R740 8LFF supports up to eight 3.5" SATA drives; select the quantity that matches your capacity and RAID level — each bay adds one drive to the PERC H730P array.

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