Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server: Transforming Enterprise Data Centers with Uncompromising Scalability

Modern enterprise IT infrastructures, private cloud environments, high-density virtualization farms, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) databases require a server architecture that combines massive compute density, memory throughput, and storage reliability. The Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server is designed specifically to address these mission-critical enterprise workloads. As one of the world’s most popular two-socket 2U rack server platforms, the R740 offers an ideal balance between accelerator card adaptability, storage capacity, and compute expansion. Built with robust hardware-enforced security features, intelligent automated systems management via OpenManage, and redundant power architecture, the PowerEdge R740 ensures non-stop operational uptime for mission-critical enterprise environments.

Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Compute Density and High-Speed Memory

Harness massive parallel computing compute capability engineered for multi-tenant virtualization and data-intensive applications:

• Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6138 Processors: Powered by two 20-core Intel Xeon Gold 6138 processors, providing a combined total of 40 physical cores and 80 computing threads. Operating at a base frequency of 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost frequencies reaching up to 3.70 GHz per processor, this dual-CPU configuration handles hundreds of concurrent virtual machines (VMs), containerized deployments, and complex analytical workloads.

• 55MB Combined L3 Cache Buffer: Featuring 27.5MB of Intel Smart Cache per processor (55MB total), the server minimizes memory access latency during heavy database indexing, online transaction processing (OLTP), and financial modeling.

• 128GB DDR4 2400MHz ECC Registered Memory: Fitted with 128GB of high-bandwidth DDR4 2400MHz ECC Registered RAM across 24 DIMM slots (expandable up to 3TB). Advanced Error-Correcting Code (ECC) technology proactively identifies and corrects multi-bit memory corruptions, preventing server downtime and data corruption during critical processing runs.

Enterprise SAS Storage, Hardware RAID, and Redundant Power Architecture

Engineered for continuous data availability, fault tolerance, and high I/O throughput:

• 4x 1TB 2.5-Inch Enterprise SAS Hard Drives: Equipped with four 1TB 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hot-swappable hard drives, delivering high reliability and rapid data transfer speeds compared to standard SATA drives.

• Integrated PERC H730P Mini Hardware RAID Controller: Includes the high-performance PERC H730P Mini controller featuring 2GB of NV-backed cache. Supporting hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, it ensures maximum data redundancy and optimized disk write performance.

• Dual Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies: Features dual high-efficiency hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs) running in 1+1 redundant configuration. In the event of a power supply failure or power line interruption, the server maintains continuous operation without interruption.

• Quad Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity: Equipped with a Network Daughter Card (NDC) offering four integrated 1GbE RJ-45 LAN ports for team bonding, network segmentation, dedicated management, and failover support.

Automated Management and Integrated Hardware Security

Simplify server lifecycle management and protect critical enterprise data assets:

• Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9): Embedded iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller enables seamless agent-free remote administration, real-time hardware health monitoring, firmware updating, and OS deployment from anywhere in the world.

• Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise: Automated systems management tools allow IT administrators to streamline server provisioning, configure BIOS settings, and manage server clusters efficiently across virtualized environments.

• Hardware Root of Trust & System Lockdown: Protects your enterprise infrastructure with silicon-based security, cryptographically signed firmware packages, Secure Boot, and automated system lockdown capabilities to prevent unauthorized configuration changes.

Technical Specifications:

• Model Name: Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server
• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount Server (Includes bezel and mounting rails)
• Processors: 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6138 (40 Cores, 80 Threads, 2.00 GHz Base, 3.70 GHz Turbo, 27.5MB Cache per CPU)
• Sockets: Dual Socket P (LGA 3647)
• Chipset: Intel C621 Chipset
• System Memory (RAM): 128GB DDR4 2400MHz ECC Registered RAM (24 DIMM slots, expandable up to 3TB)
• Drive Bays: 8x 2.5-inch SFF Hot-Plug Drive Bays (4 Bays populated)
• Hard Drives: 4x 1TB 2.5″ Enterprise 10K/7.2K SAS Hot-Swappable HDDs
• RAID Controller: PERC H730P Mini 12Gb/s SAS Hardware RAID (2GB NV-backed cache)
• Network Controller: Quad-Port 1GbE Network Daughter Card (4x RJ-45 Ports)
• Remote Management: iDRAC9 Express / Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller
• Power Supply: Dual Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supplies (750W / 1100W 80 PLUS Platinum certified)
• PCIe Expansion Slots: Up to 8x PCIe Gen 3 slots (4x x16 slots)
• Ports:
• Front: 1x Dedicated iDRAC Micro-USB, 2x USB 2.0, 1x VGA
• Rear: 2x USB 3.0, 1x VGA, 1x Serial Port, 1x Dedicated iDRAC Ethernet Port, 4x 1GbE RJ-45 Ports