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Silver rack-mount server chassis with eight 3.5-inch drive bays front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 5218 512GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-DW5X-0NCM3

A 2U rack server with dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.3 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5218 CPUs provide 16 cores each for multi-threaded performance
  • 512 GB DDR4 memory supports large datasets and virtualization
  • PERC H730P RAID controller enables flexible storage arrays
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays allow high-capacity SATA storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management access

Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF server

This Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 5218 processors running at 2.3GHz and 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller for storage flexibility. The system includes integrated graphics and a 10GbE two-port 562T network adapter. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.

Upgrading from smaller rack servers

Moving up from a 1U or 2U platform with fewer drive bays and a single processor makes sense when workloads need more memory capacity and internal storage density. The dual-processor design and 3TB maximum memory support suit virtualisation hosts and database nodes that have outgrown their current chassis. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or more than eight 3.5-inch bays should look elsewhere.

Pre-installation checks

Verify that your rack can accommodate the 36 x 24 x 10 inch form factor and the unit weight. Confirm that your power distribution can supply two 750W power supplies with the correct connectors. Ensure the PERC H730P controller matches your planned RAID level and that you have suitable SATA drives for the eight bays. Check that your network infrastructure supports the 10GbE 562T adapter.

How it compares

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

Price $2,825.99
Pricier than about 63% 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).
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 RAM512 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 are the 36 x 24 x 10 in dimensions and 40 weight for rack planning?

The chassis measures 36 x 24 x 10 in and weighs 40, so allow that depth and weight when positioning it on rails or a shelf.

How are the two Xeon Gold 5218 processors and 512GB DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs and all memory come pre-installed; the step people miss is confirming the BIOS and firmware are updated to the latest stable version before first boot.

When will the PERC H730P controller or the 750W power supplies need replacement?

The PERC H730P and dual 750W supplies are installed and tested; plan to evaluate the controller battery and power-supply fans after several years of continuous operation.

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