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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Platinum 8160 32GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server

SKU CH-AZ33-YYJHD

A 2U rack server holding eight 3.5-inch drives, powered by two 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 processors at 2.1GHz with 32GB DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.1 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 processors with 24 cores each handle heavy workloads
  • 32GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports stable operation
  • PERC H730P RAID controller manages up to 8 LFF drive bays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management
  • 2-port 10GbE 562T adapter provides high-speed network connectivity

Dual Xeon Platinum 8160 Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 delivers a 2U rack platform with two Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 processors running at 2.1 GHz, providing 24 cores per CPU and 33 MB cache each. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory across two 16 GB modules and supports a maximum of 3 TB. Eight 3.5-inch drive bays accept SATA drives managed by a PERC H730P RAID controller, while remote administration is handled through iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Thermal and Power Profile

Dual 750 W power supplies share the load for redundancy and steady operation. The chassis measures 36 x 24 x 10 inches and weighs 40 units, allowing standard rack airflow to keep component temperatures stable during typical workloads. Integrated graphics and a 10 GbE two-port 562T adapter add minimal heat, so fan speeds remain moderate under normal utilisation.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous demand the 24-core Xeon Platinum 8160 pair maintains its 2.1 GHz base frequency while the PERC H730P controller manages sustained I/O across the eight-bay backplane. Redundant power supplies and updated firmware ensure consistent throughput without thermal throttling, making the platform suitable for virtualisation, database or compute tasks that run for extended periods.

How it compares

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Price $1,237.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 RAM32 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage6,00
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 do I install drives in the 8 LFF bays and what step is often missed?

The chassis holds eight 3.5" SATA bays; the PERC H730P RAID controller must be configured before the array becomes visible to the OS.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 750 W power supplies and system fans are the primary field-replaceable units that wear under continuous load.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the dual Xeon Platinum 8160 CPUs run sustained workloads?

The 750 W redundant power supplies set the ceiling; sustained full-core turbo on both 24-core processors can exceed their combined output.

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