DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 1x Xeon Gold 6134 128GB DDR4
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch bays, a 3.2 GHz Xeon Gold 6134, 128 GB DDR4 and a PERC H730P controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity storage
- Single Xeon Gold 6134 at 3.2 GHz with 8 cores for compute performance
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for out-of-band control
Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server configured with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, a single Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processor running at 3.2GHz, and 128GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It ships with a PERC H730P RAID controller and a 10GbE dual-port network adapter. This system suits organisations that need dense local storage capacity in a standard rack footprint.
Upgrade From Single-Processor Or Smaller-Bay Chassis
The R740 supports a second Xeon Scalable processor, so buyers running a single-socket server can double compute threads without changing chassis. Moving from a 4-bay or 2.5-inch platform adds up to four additional 3.5-inch drives for larger capacity per spindle. The jump is worth it when workloads demand more memory channels, more PCIe lanes, or more raw terabytes in the same rack units.
Build Around Dual 750W Supplies
Two 750-watt power supplies provide redundancy for the installed CPU, memory, controller and drives you add. The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote console, virtual media and automation APIs, freeing administrators from physical visits. Eight hot-plug bays accept SATA drives directly behind the front bezel, while the PERC H730P handles RAID levels without consuming a PCIe slot.
Highlights
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity storage
- Single Xeon Gold 6134 at 3.2 GHz with 8 cores for compute performance
- 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory for reliable multitasking
- PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache for data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management for out-of-band control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
What rack depth and width does the 36 x 24 x 10 in R740 need?
The server is 36 inches deep and 24 inches wide, so the rack must provide at least that much clear depth and a 24-inch wide mounting opening.
Which rails secure the R740 in the rack, and what step is often missed?
A compatible Dell rail kit must be fitted first; the step often missed is fully extending and locking both inner and outer rail sections before sliding the chassis in.
When will the 750 W power supplies need replacement?
The two 750 W units typically run for several years; plan to swap them when fan noise increases or the iDRAC9 reports a power-supply health alert.
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