Description

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a highly versatile 2U rack server designed to power a wide range of workloads including virtualization, private cloud, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. With dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, extensive memory support, and flexible storage configurations, the R740 delivers the optimal balance of resources to maximize application performance in data-dense environments.

Key Features:

• Dual-socket 2U rack server optimized for scalable performance
• Supports up to three GPUs for AI/ML or VDI acceleration
• Balanced resources for compute, storage, and I/O flexibility
• Integrated iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for streamlined management
• Versatile storage options with NVMe, SSD, or HDD configurations
• Ideal for virtualization, SDS, and demanding enterprise workloads

Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U rack server
• Processor:
  • Up to two (2) 1st or 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
  • Up to 28 cores per processor for a total of 52 cores & 112 threads
• Memory:
  • 24 DDR4 DIMM slots
  • RDIMM and LRDIMM support
  • Speeds up to 2933 MT/s
  • Maximum capacity: 3TB (RDIMM) or 6TB (LRDIMM with DCPMM)
• Storage:
  • Front drive bays:
    • 8 or 16 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA
    • Or up to 8 x 3.5″ SAS/SATA
  • Optional rear drives:
    • Up to 2 x 2.5″ or 3.5″ (config dependent)
  • Internal boot: BOSS controller with dual M.2 SSDs
• RAID Controllers:
  • PERC H330, H730P(2GB), H740P(8GB), HBA330
  • Software RAID: S140
• GPU/Accelerators:
  • Up to 3 x 300W double-width GPUs or 6 x 150W single-width GPUs
  • Supports NVIDIA Tesla, AMD, and FPGA options
• Networking:
  • Network Daughter Card (NDC) options for 1GbE, 10Gbe & 25GbE
  • Optional PCIe NICs for up to 200GbE
• I/O Expansion:
  • Up to 8 x PCIe Gen3 slots (config dependent)
• Power Supply Options:
  • Dual hot-plug redundant PSUs: 495W, 750W, 1100W, 1600W, or 2000W
  • Efficiency ratings: Platinum and Titanium
• Remote Management:
  • iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
  • OpenManage Enterprise and mobile app support
• Security Features:
  • TPM 1.2/2.0, Secure Boot, Silicon Root of Trust, System Lockdown, Secure Erase
• Ports:
  • Front: VGA, 2 x USB 2.0, optional Quick Sync 2
  • Rear: VGA, serial, 2 x USB 3.0, iDRAC dedicated port
• Rail Options: 
  • Sliding ReadyRails II for 4 post racks (Type B6)
  • Stab-in Static ReadyRails for 2 or 4 post racks (Type B4)
  • Drop-in/Stab-in Generic Tool-less for 4 post racks (Type B13)
  • Optional Strain-Relief Bar (SRB) available for all rail types
  • Optional Cable Management Arm (CMA) for Type B6 & B13
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 86.8 mm (3.42″)
  • Width: 434 mm (17.08″)
  • Depth: 715.5 mm (28.16″)
• Weight:
  • Maximum: ~28.5 kg (62.83 lbs)
• Operating Environment:
  • Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
  • Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

Ideal Use Cases:

• Virtualization and hyper-converged infrastructure
• Software-defined storage (SDS)
• AI/ML workloads and GPU-intensive applications
• Large-scale database and transactional systems