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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 6246R 384GB DDR4

SKU CH-S8HV-JW2PQ

Rack server with two 3.4 GHz 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R CPUs, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 3.5" drive bays

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.4 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz drive demanding workloads
  • 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage expansion
  • PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere

Server configuration

The Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server ships with two Xeon Gold 6246R processors running at 3.4 GHz and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It is built for organisations that need a dense 2U platform for virtualisation, database or high-performance compute workloads. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller. No drives are installed, so storage capacity is chosen by the buyer.

Compatibility check

Verify that your rack provides at least 36 inches of depth, 24 inches of width and 10 inches of height for the 2U form factor. The unit weighs 40 pounds and requires two 750 W power supplies, so confirm available PDU outlets and circuit capacity. Network connectivity uses a 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter; ensure your switch ports and cabling support that speed. The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence is included for remote management.

Thermals and power

Dual 750 W supplies share the load and provide redundancy during normal operation. The system uses integrated graphics, which keeps additional heat output low compared with discrete GPU configurations. Fans are managed by iDRAC firmware tuned to the installed CPU and memory population. Acoustic levels will reflect a 2U rack design under typical data-centre airflow conditions.

How it compares

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

Price $3,371.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 384 GB
Higher than about 75% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 3.4 GHz
Higher than about 94% 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 speed3.4 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 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

Does the server ship with any 3.5" drives or must I supply all eight myself?

No drives are installed; the 8 LFF bays accept 3.5" SATA drives that you add separately.

Is the installed 384 GB DDR4 the maximum or can I expand later?

The system holds up to 3 TB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory, so the current 384 GB can be increased.

What throughput can the dual 10 GbE 562T ports and PERC H730P controller deliver to the 3.5" bays?

Two 10 GbE ports plus the H730P RAID controller provide high-speed networking and storage performance for the eight drive bays.

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