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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and redundant power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U 8 Bay 2x Xeon Gold 6148 20 Core 2.4GHz 256GB DDR4

SKU CH-WG6P-XC3MM

2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.4 GHz, 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, two 800 GB SATA SSDs, quad-port 1 GbE and 10 Gb SFP+ networking.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.40 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 threads at up to 3.7GHz turbo
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32GB modules for large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Dual 800GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage in hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dedicated network interface

Dual-Socket 2U Server for Virtualisation

The PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 32 GB modules. The system includes a PERC H730P storage controller with 2 GB cache, two 800 GB SATA SSDs, quad-port networking with dual 10 Gb SFP+ and dual 1 GbE ports, iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management, redundant 750 W platinum power supplies, rails and a front bezel.

Ideal for Multi-Tenant Workloads

This configuration suits organisations running dense virtualisation, database clusters or container platforms that benefit from 40 total cores and large memory capacity. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays and hardware RAID support a range of redundancy layouts. Buyers who need more than 24 DIMM slots, higher single-thread frequency, or a different drive-count topology should evaluate other platforms.

PERC H730P Controller Determines Storage Layout

The installed Dell PERC H730P 2 GB controller provides 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. Its battery-backed cache enables write-back acceleration for the two included 800 GB SATA SSDs and any additional drives added to the eight-bay chassis. This controller choice fixes the RAID feature set and maximum drive count for the system.

Highlights

  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 threads at up to 3.7GHz turbo
  • 256GB DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory across eight 32GB modules for large datasets
  • PERC H730P 2GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Dual 800GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage in hot-swap bays
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management with dedicated network interface

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge R740
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
CPU Speed2.40 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 3647
Number of CPU Cores20-Core Processor
# of Processors Installed2
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C620
Installed Memory Size256GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)2 x 800GB SATA SSD
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Ethernet ControllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Management PortRJ 45
Operating SystemNo
Features8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS Hot-Plug Drive Bays

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" drive bays accept the 800 GB SSDs without an adapter?

The chassis has eight 2.5" bays and the two 800 GB SATA SSDs are already installed in those bays.

How do I attach the server to the rack using the included rails?

The Ready Rails kit mounts to square or round rack holes; the inner rails lock onto the server sides and then slide into the outer rails until they click.

When should I replace the PERC H730P controller battery?

The battery backs the 2 GB cache; replace it when iDRAC 9 reports a battery health warning or after the manufacturer's recommended service interval.

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