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Silver 2U rack server with eight front 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 256GB DDR4 No Drive

SKU CH-4FXN-SCN2X

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, sold without drives

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors provide 24 cores each at 2.1GHz for heavy workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • Eight 3.5" drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller offer flexible storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote management and monitoring
  • 10GbE dual-port 562T adapter delivers high-speed network connectivity

Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 arrives with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz, each providing 24 cores and 33 MB cache. It targets organisations that need dense compute in a 2U rack chassis for virtualisation, database or high-performance workloads. The system ships without drives so storage can be tailored to the application.

256 GB DDR4 with 3 TB headroom

Installed memory is 256 GB of DDR4 ECC registered, leaving capacity for up to 3 TB when all DIMM slots are populated. The eight 3.5-inch bays accept SATA drives managed by the PERC H730P RAID controller, giving flexibility for capacity or redundancy. Workloads that exceed the current memory or storage fit can be expanded without replacing the chassis.

PERC H730P and iDRAC9 Enterprise

A PERC H730P hardware RAID controller handles the drive array while integrated graphics covers basic display needs. Remote management uses iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence for full out-of-band control. Dual 750 W power supplies and a 10 GbE two-port 562T adapter are fitted, and rail kits are available on request for rack mounting.

How it compares

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

Price $1,914.99
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 2.1 GHz
Lower than about 70% 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 speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage4,00
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

Will the PERC H730P RAID controller recognise my existing SATA drives from a previous server?

The PERC H730P controller supports SATA drives, so existing SATA disks should be detected and can be configured into RAID arrays after installation.

How can I confirm both Xeon Platinum 8160 processors are active after powering on the R740?

Check the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface or the BIOS POST screen; both will show two physical CPUs, 24 cores each, running at 2.1GHz with 33 MB cache per processor.

Does the 8LFF chassis ship with drive caddies for 3.5" drives, or must I order them separately?

The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch bays; drive caddies are not included with this no-drive configuration and must be purchased separately.

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