DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6246R 384GB DDR4
Rack server with two 3.4 GHz 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R CPUs, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and eight 3.5" drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed3.4 GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz drive demanding workloads
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage expansion
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere
Server configuration
The Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server ships with two Xeon Gold 6246R processors running at 3.4 GHz and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It is built for organisations that need a dense 2U platform for virtualisation, database or high-performance compute workloads. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays and includes a PERC H730P RAID controller. No drives are installed, so storage capacity is chosen by the buyer.
Compatibility check
Verify that your rack provides at least 36 inches of depth, 24 inches of width and 10 inches of height for the 2U form factor. The unit weighs 40 pounds and requires two 750 W power supplies, so confirm available PDU outlets and circuit capacity. Network connectivity uses a 10 GbE 2-port 562T adapter; ensure your switch ports and cabling support that speed. The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence is included for remote management.
Thermals and power
Dual 750 W supplies share the load and provide redundancy during normal operation. The system uses integrated graphics, which keeps additional heat output low compared with discrete GPU configurations. Fans are managed by iDRAC firmware tuned to the installed CPU and memory population. Acoustic levels will reflect a 2U rack design under typical data-centre airflow conditions.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz drive demanding workloads
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays ready for SATA storage expansion
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 16,00 |
| 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
Does the server ship with any 3.5" drives or must I supply all eight myself?
No drives are installed; the 8 LFF bays accept 3.5" SATA drives that you add separately.
Is the installed 384 GB DDR4 the maximum or can I expand later?
The system holds up to 3 TB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory, so the current 384 GB can be increased.
What throughput can the dual 10 GbE 562T ports and PERC H730P controller deliver to the 3.5" bays?
Two 10 GbE ports plus the H730P RAID controller provide high-speed networking and storage performance for the eight drive bays.
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