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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6148 20-core 2.4 GHz 64 GB DDR4 8× 600 GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-XYRF-B7S5T

2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, PERC H730P controller and eight 600 GB SAS drives

  • 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 2.4 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four 16 GB modules
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives in eight 2.5-inch bays
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links

Dual-socket 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores and a 3.7 GHz turbo frequency. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four 16 GB modules. The system includes a PERC H730P 2 GB SAS/SATA RAID controller with battery backup and eight 600 GB 10K SAS 2.5-inch drives. A quad-port network daughter card provides two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ connections, while iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management.

Upgrade from single-socket or older 2U platforms

This configuration replaces single-socket servers or earlier 2U systems that lack the core count, memory bandwidth or PCIe lane capacity needed for virtualization clusters, database workloads or GPU-accelerated tasks. The jump is worth it when workloads demand up to 40 total cores, support for up to 3 TB of DDR4 across 24 DIMM slots, or the ability to add accelerator cards in a 2U footprint. The H730P controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 plus pass-through mode for flexible storage topologies.

Verify rack depth, power

Confirm your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis with sliding rails and that your PDUs deliver sufficient capacity for dual 750 W platinum power supplies. Ensure you have SFP+ transceivers and cabling for the 10 Gb ports if you plan to use them. The system maxes out at two processors, so no further CPU expansion is possible beyond the installed pair. Memory upgrades require DDR4 registered ECC modules compatible with the Intel C620 chipset.

Highlights

  • Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 40 threads at 2.4 GHz base
  • 64 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across four 16 GB modules
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
  • Eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives in eight 2.5-inch bays
  • Quad-port X520/I350 card adds two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ links

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 Size64GB
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

What rack-mount hardware is included with this 2U server?

Ready Rails and a front bezel are supplied, so the chassis can be slid into a standard rack without ordering separate rail kits.

How are the Xeon Gold 6148 processors and DDR4 memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are already seated in the LGA 3647 sockets and the 64 GB (4× 16 GB) DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC modules populate four of the 24 slots; the step installers forget is engaging the memory-module locking levers fully until they click.

Which field-replaceable components will need attention over the life of this R740?

The eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives, the two 750 W redundant power supplies, the PERC H730P controller battery and the system fans are all hot-swappable and rated for replacement without downtime.

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