DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6148 256GB DDR4 No Drive rack server

2U Rack Server with Dual Xeon Gold 6148

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack-mounted server system equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors running at 2.4GHz. Each CPU provides 10 cores and 27.5 MB of cache. The system includes 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. Eight 3.5-inch drive bays support SATA hard drives, though no drives are installed. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Suits Virtualisation Hosts and Database Nodes

This configuration suits organisations that need a dense compute platform with high core counts and large memory capacity for virtualisation clusters or in-memory databases. The dual-socket design and 3TB maximum memory ceiling allow significant vertical scaling. Buyers who require GPU acceleration for AI training or rendering should look elsewhere, as only integrated graphics are present. The eight 3.5-inch bays limit raw storage density compared to 2.5-inch alternatives.

Verify Rack Depth and Power Infrastructure

Confirm that your rack can accommodate a chassis depth of 36 inches and that the 750W power supplies match your PDU connectors and circuit capacity. The server ships with two power supplies and includes a 10GbE two-port 562T network adapter, so ensure switch ports and cabling support that speed. Memory expansion uses DDR4 ECC registered modules only. Drive selection must be 3.5-inch SATA models compatible with the PERC H730P controller.