DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1x Gold 6148 20C 128GB 4x 300GB SAS H730P

2U rack server with 20-core Gold 6148

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with a single Intel Gold 6148 processor running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores and 27.5 MB cache. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory arranged as eight 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller provide the initial storage array. Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise handles remote management.

Sustained load on 20 cores and 128 GB DDR4

The Gold 6148 maintains its 2.4 GHz base frequency across all 20 cores under continuous multi-threaded workloads, supported by the 27.5 MB last-level cache. Eight-channel DDR4-2666 bandwidth feeds the cores without throttling during extended compute runs. The H730P controller sustains mixed read-write streams to the four 10K SAS drives while the redundant 1100 W power supplies share load evenly. iDRAC9 Enterprise logs thermal and power telemetry throughout long operations.

Verify rack depth, PCIe Gen 3 slots

Confirm the rack enclosure accommodates a 2U chassis with sufficient depth for cable routing and airflow. The system offers up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots; check that the number and length match any add-in cards you plan to install. The 2.5-inch drive bay backplane supports SAS devices; ensure any additional drives use the SAS interface. Network uplinks use the Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports; validate cabling and switch compatibility.