DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6148 32GB DDR4 rack server
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6148 processors, 32GB DDR4 memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.4GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 20 cores for heavy workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports reliable multitasking
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
- Eight 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity SATA storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Server System for Compute Workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R740 8LFF is a 2U rack server built for compute-intensive tasks. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors running at 2.4GHz, each offering 10 cores and 27.5 MB cache. The system includes 32GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. No drives are installed, allowing custom storage configuration.
Suits Dense Storage Builds Not GPU Farms
This chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, making it a fit for storage-heavy databases or backup targets. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or additional PCIe add-in cards should look elsewhere because the 8LFF front panel limits expansion slot availability. The integrated graphics handle basic management display only. Remote management runs through iDRAC9 with an Enterprise licence.
Dual 10-Core Xeon Gold 6148 Decides Fit
The two Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 20 total cores at 2.4GHz, which determines whether this server matches your thread-count and licensing requirements. Memory can scale to 3TB across 24 DDR4 slots when the workload grows. Dual 750W power supplies provide redundancy for the configured components.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs deliver 20 cores for heavy workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports reliable multitasking
- PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
- Eight 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity SATA storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.4GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 96,00 |
| 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
Do I need to supply my own 3.5" SATA drives for the eight drive bays?
Yes, the eight 3.5" bays are empty and accept SATA drives that you provide.
Will my existing DDR4 ECC registered modules work with the two Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs?
The server runs DDR4 ECC registered memory; matching modules will operate at the installed 32GB capacity.
How can I confirm the PERC H730P RAID controller is healthy after installation?
Check the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface and the controller BIOS during POST for optimal status on any configured arrays.
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