DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF Xeon 5118 2.3GHz 12C 64GB DDR4

Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mount server configured with one Intel Xeon 5118 processor running at 2.3GHz with 12 cores. It includes 64GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and ships without installed drives. Integrated graphics and a 10GbE 562T two-port adapter handle video and network connectivity. Dual 750W power supplies provide redundancy for continuous operation.

Check power, rack space and drive requirements

Verify that your rack can accommodate a unit measuring 36 x 24 x 10 inches and weighing 40 pounds. Ensure the facility provides appropriate power connections for two 750W supplies. Confirm you have 3.5-inch SATA drives ready for the eight available bays, as none are included. The system supports a second Xeon processor and up to 3TB of DDR4 memory if future expansion is planned. Remote management via iDRAC9 Enterprise requires a dedicated network connection for out-of-band access.

Sustained operation with redundant power and cooling

Dual 750W power supplies share the load, allowing the server to maintain uptime if one unit fails. The 2U form factor directs airflow across the Xeon 5118 and memory modules during extended workloads. The PERC H730P controller manages RAID arrays across all eight bays without throttling during long rebuilds. iDRAC9 Enterprise monitors thermal sensors and power draw continuously, enabling proactive response to environmental changes. ECC registered DDR4 memory corrects single-bit errors that can accumulate during prolonged compute tasks.