DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6148 128GB DDR4 No Drive rack server

Dual Xeon 6148 compute platform

This 2U rack server arrives with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors running at 2.4 GHz, each providing ten cores and 27.5 MB cache. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller for SATA storage arrays. One hundred twenty-eight gigabytes of DDR4 ECC registered memory are installed across the available slots.

Sustained multi-threaded throughput

Dual ten-core CPUs deliver twenty threads for parallel workloads such as virtualisation, database serving or batch rendering. The 750-watt redundant power supplies and updated firmware keep clocks stable during extended runs, while the iDRAC9 Enterprise licence allows remote monitoring of thermals and power draw without interrupting the host operating system.

Pre-deployment checklist

Confirm your rack provides 36 inches of depth, 24 inches of width and 10 inches of height clearance for the 40-pound chassis. Verify that the 10 GbE 562T two-port adapter matches your switch cabling and that you have suitable 3.5-inch SATA drives to populate the eight bays. Ensure the facility can supply dual 750-watt feeds for redundant operation.