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DELL PowerEdge R740 rack server 1× Gold 6148 20C 128GB 4× 480GB SATA SSD H730P
A 2U rack server with a 20-core Intel Gold 6148 CPU, 128GB DDR4 memory, four 480GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)4x 480GB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- 20-core Intel Gold 6148 CPU delivers high multi-threaded throughput
- 128GB DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules supports large workloads
- Four 480GB SATA SSDs with H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
- Dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet ports enable high-speed network connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 2U rack server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around one Intel Gold 6148 processor with 20 cores at 2.4 GHz. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory across eight 16 GB modules and four 480 GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. The system suits virtualisation hosts, database nodes and compute clusters that need dense storage in a standard rack footprint.
Thermals noise and power in normal use
Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies feed the chassis while integrated fans adjust speed to component temperatures. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports without adding discrete adapters. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring of thermal sensors and power draw so administrators can track baseline behaviour from anywhere.
Sustained load behaviour
Under continuous workloads the 20-core CPU and fully populated memory subsystem draw steady power that the redundant supplies handle without throttle. Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots remain available for accelerator cards or additional networking while the eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion beyond the four installed SSDs. iDRAC9 Enterprise logs thermal trends over time to help plan capacity before limits are reached.
Highlights
- 20-core Intel Gold 6148 CPU delivers high multi-threaded throughput
- 128GB DDR4 memory across eight 16GB modules supports large workloads
- Four 480GB SATA SSDs with H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
- Dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet ports enable high-speed network connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Specifications
| Type | Rack |
|---|---|
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4x 480GB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 8x 16GB DDR4 PC4-2666 modules and what step is often missed?
Populate all eight slots in matched pairs per the memory-channel map so the Gold 6148 sees the full 128GB at 2666 MT/s; the step often missed is enabling NUMA balancing in BIOS after the first boot.
When will the 480GB SATA SSDs behind the H730P need replacement?
Plan replacement once the drives reach their rated write endurance or when SMART attributes report media wear above threshold; the H730P will flag predictive failure before data loss occurs.
What limit appears first on the 1100W redundant PSUs under sustained 20-core load?
The 1100W redundant power supplies hit their thermal-output ceiling before the Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20C processor reaches its power limit, so airflow through the 2U chassis becomes the binding constraint.
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