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DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6138 512GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6138 processors at 2.0 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6138 CPUs deliver 40 threads for heavy workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation and database deployments
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Integrated 10GbE 2-port 562T adapter provides high-speed network connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring control
Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF Server
This Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6138 processors running at 2.0 GHz. It ships with 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, though no drives are installed. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Suits dense storage and virtualisation workloads
The eight-bay 3.5-inch layout suits buyers who need high-capacity SATA storage in a compact rack footprint. The dual 20-core CPUs and large memory pool handle virtualisation and database tasks. It is not for buyers who need drives included, who require storage interfaces other than SATA, or who need a tower form factor.
Eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays define capacity
The single specification that decides fit is the eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays. This fixes the maximum number of spinning disks or SATA SSDs you can install without adding external enclosures. If your workload demands more than eight internal drives or a different drive interface, this chassis will not meet the requirement.
Highlights
- Dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6138 CPUs deliver 40 threads for heavy workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large virtualisation and database deployments
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Integrated 10GbE 2-port 562T adapter provides high-speed network connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management and monitoring control
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 80,00 |
| 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
Should I choose the 8 LFF bay chassis or a smaller bay count for this R740?
The chassis provides eight 3.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730P RAID controller, so you can populate up to eight SATA drives in a single server.
What does the 2.0 GHz clock speed mean for the dual Xeon Gold 6138 CPUs in daily workloads?
Each Gold 6138 runs at 2.0 GHz with 20 cores and 27.5 MB cache, giving 40 cores total for parallel tasks such as virtualisation or database work.
How does the 10 Gb Ethernet adapter and PERC H730P controller affect real-world throughput?
The 562T 10 Gb 2-port adapter delivers up to 10 Gb/s network speed, while the H730P manages the SATA drives attached to the eight-bay backplane.
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