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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 5218 256GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-H30E-S44GZ

Rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5218 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory and eight 3.5-inch drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.3 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs deliver 16 cores each at 2.3GHz
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller for flexible storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote management and monitoring
  • Dual 750W power supplies and 10GbE 562T adapter ensure resilient connectivity

Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF dual Xeon server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 5218 processors running at 2.3GHz and 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It targets organisations that need dense 3.5-inch storage capacity and remote management in a single chassis.

Eight 3.5-inch bays with PERC H730P RAID controller

The 8LFF chassis provides eight hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA drive bays backed by a Dell PERC H730P hardware RAID controller for array configuration. Dual 750W power supplies and an iDRAC9 Enterprise licence give redundant power and full out-of-band control over IP.

Check rack depth and network needs before ordering

The unit measures 36 inches deep, so verify your rack can accommodate that length along with the 24-inch width. Confirm that 10GbE 2-port 562T networking matches your switch ports and that you have a plan to populate the empty drive bays with compatible SATA drives.

How it compares

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

Price $2,096.99
Typical for this category: the median of 17,641 items is $1,910.99.
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.3 GHz
Typical for this category: the median of 9,950 items is 2.3 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.3 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
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

What does the 10GbE 562T adapter cap throughput at in practice?

The dual-port 562T adapter provides two 10GbE links, so aggregate throughput tops out at 20Gb/s when both ports are active and the switch supports it.

How deep is the rack space needed for the 36-inch chassis?

The server is 36 inches deep, so you need a cabinet with at least 36 inches of usable rail-to-rear clearance plus room for cable bend radius.

Does the PERC H730P need a separate cable kit for the eight 3.5-inch bays?

The backplane cables are pre-routed in the 8LFF chassis; you only seat the controller in its dedicated slot and the drives connect automatically.

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