DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1× Gold 6148 20C 128GB 2× 7.68TB SAS SSD H730P
2U rack server with one 20-core Intel Gold 6148 processor, 128GB DDR4 memory and two 7.68TB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 7.68TB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- 20-core Intel Gold 6148 powers demanding workloads at 2.4 GHz
- 128 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets across 8 modules
- Dual 7.68 TB SAS SSDs deliver fast read performance for critical apps
- H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with one Intel Gold 6148 processor running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores and 27.5 MB cache. It includes 128 GB of DDR4 memory in eight 16 GB modules operating at PC4-2666 speed. Two 7.68 TB SAS SSDs are installed and managed by an H730P RAID controller. The chassis provides eight 2.5 inch drive bays for additional storage expansion.
PCIe Gen 3 and 10GbE networking limits
The system offers up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for add-in cards such as GPUs, additional NICs or storage controllers. Network connectivity is provided by an Intel X550 NDC with two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. Bandwidth for each slot and port is defined by the PCIe Gen 3 and 10 GbE standards respectively. No optical drive bay is present in this configuration.
Check rack depth power and cooling before ordering
Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U server with sufficient depth clearance for cabling and airflow. Confirm that your facility can supply redundant power to the 1100 W power supplies and that cooling capacity matches the heat output of a 20-core CPU and multiple drives. Ensure your management network can reach the iDRAC9 Enterprise port for remote administration. Buyers who need more than one processor or more than eight drive bays should consider a different chassis.
Highlights
- 20-core Intel Gold 6148 powers demanding workloads at 2.4 GHz
- 128 GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets across 8 modules
- Dual 7.68 TB SAS SSDs deliver fast read performance for critical apps
- H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 7.68TB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How many 2.5-inch drive bays does the R740 chassis provide for future expansion?
The chassis includes 8 bays in total; two are occupied by the installed 7.68TB SAS SSDs, leaving six bays free for additional drives.
What does the 20-core Gold 6148 running at 2.4 GHz deliver for typical virtualization workloads?
Twenty cores at 2.4 GHz with 27.5 MB cache give strong multi-thread throughput for dense VM consolidation and container clusters.
How does the H730P RAID controller affect the usable speed of the 7.68TB SAS SSDs?
The H730P manages the SAS SSDs over 12 Gb/s SAS lanes, so drive throughput is limited by the SSD specs rather than the controller.
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