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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Silver 4108 384GB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-6EJY-306N7

Eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Silver 4108 CPUs at 1.8 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM384 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed1.8 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Silver 4108 processors provide 2 CPUs at 1.8GHz
  • 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large workloads
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise license enables remote server management
  • Dual 750W power supplies and 10GbE 562T adapter included

PowerEdge R740 8LFF dual Xeon Silver 4108 server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for data-centre workloads that need high core counts and large memory capacity. It ships with two Intel Xeon Silver 4108 processors running at 1.8GHz and 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The 8LFF chassis accepts up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drives for local storage arrays. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.

Sustained load behaviour with PERC H730P controller

Dual 750W power supplies feed the system so both CPUs and the full memory complement can run continuously without throttling. The PERC H730P RAID controller manages drive arrays with hardware acceleration, keeping latency steady during long backup or database jobs. Integrated graphics and a 10GbE 562T two-port adapter handle console and network traffic without adding heat. Firmware is updated to the latest stable release before dispatch.

Installation notes for rack deployment

The unit measures 36 by 24 by 10 inches and weighs 40 pounds, so two people or a lift are recommended when sliding it into a cabinet. Rail kits are available on request and are not included by default. Drives are not installed; the eight 3.5-inch bays accept SATA disks that must be sourced separately. Memory slots are fully populated at 384GB, leaving no room for further expansion without removing existing modules.

How it compares

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Price $2,415.99
Pricier than about 58% 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 1.8 GHz
Lower than about 96% 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 speed1.8 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM384 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage8,00
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 much power do the two 750 W supplies draw when the R740 runs continuously?

The server includes two 750 W power supplies; actual draw depends on workload and installed drives.

Which drive caddies and rails are required to populate the eight 3.5" bays?

The chassis accepts eight 3.5" SATA drives; Dell 3.5" caddies and a compatible rail kit are needed.

Will the PERC H730P controller work with older SATA drives I already own?

The PERC H730P supports SATA drives, so existing 3.5" SATA disks can be used in the eight bays.

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