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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 rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6148 2.4 GHz 20-core 768 GB DDR4 8× 1.2 TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-2AZ2-KANMR

2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.4 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC, H730P RAID controller, eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise.

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • CPU Speed2.40 GHz
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.4 GHz base clock
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P RAID controller enables 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 arrays
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management control

Purpose-built 2U server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a dual-socket rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors, each delivering 20 cores at 2.4 GHz with a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and a PERC H730P controller managing eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives. Quad-port networking combines two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links, while dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise provide redundancy and remote management in a 2U chassis with rails and bezel included.

Suited for virtualisation and database workloads

This configuration targets environments that need high core counts, large memory capacity and fast SAS storage for virtualisation clusters, database servers or compute-intensive applications. The 24 populated DIMM slots leave no room for further memory expansion without replacing modules, and the eight 2.5-inch bays are fully occupied by the supplied drives. Buyers who require additional drive bays, GPU accelerator support or a different storage protocol should evaluate alternative platforms.

Storage interface decides fit

The PERC H730P controller operates on a 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA interface with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode. Compatibility with the existing drive backplane and the supplied 1.2 TB SAS disks is determined by this controller specification, making it the single parameter to verify before deployment.

Highlights

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 cores at 2.4 GHz base clock
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large datasets
  • PERC H730P RAID controller enables 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 arrays
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management control

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 Size768GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity3TB
Number of Memory Slots24
Storage ControllerDell Perc H730P 2GB Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
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

How much power do the twin 750 watt supplies draw when the R740 runs at full load all day?

Each supply is rated at 750 watts platinum efficiency; actual draw depends on workload but the redundant pair shares the load to keep heat and fan speed lower.

Which cables and drive trays do I need to add before the eight 1.2 TB SAS disks become usable?

The server ships with 2.5 inch drive bays, a PERC H730P controller and rails; only SAS cables and compatible trays are required if they are not already fitted.

Will my existing DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC modules work alongside the 24 installed 32 GB sticks?

The board has 24 slots and supports up to 3 TB; matching speed, rank and voltage lets you mix capacities in the remaining empty slots.

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