



2U rack server
Processor | Max: 28 Cores2 x Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory | Max: 3TB, Pmem 6.14TB, 7.68TB Pmem + LRDIMM24 ECC DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2933Mhz
Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB Max
Up to 12 Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory PMem
8x LFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
Boot OptionsBoot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS-S1)
Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM)
(16/32/64 GB) and vFlash card (16 GB)
S140 (software RAID)
H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330, H840, 12Gbps SAS HBA
4x 1GbE, 2x 10GbE + 2x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, 2x 25GbE NDC
(Many Options to choose from)
iDRAC9 Express (default) with Lifecycle Controller
PCIe Slots:Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
GPU:PowerEdge R740 Persistent Memory NVDIMM-N can increase database performance by 10x
The scalable business architecture of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 can scale up to three 300W or six 150W GPUs, or up to four FPGAs. With up to 16 2.5” drives or 8 3.5” drives the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 provides the versatility to adapt to virtually any application and provides the perfect platform for VDI deployments.
The Dell EMC OpenManage portfolio helps deliver peak efficiency for PowerEdge servers, delivering intelligent, automated management of routine tasks. Combined with unique agent-free management capabilities, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is simply managed, freeing up time for high profile projects.
Every PowerEdge server is designed as part of a cyber resilient architecture, integrating security into the full server lifecycle. The R740 leverages new security features built-into every new PowerEdge server strengthening protection so you can reliably and securely deliver accurate data to your customers no matter where they are. By considering each aspect of system security, from design to retirement, Dell EMC ensures trust and delivers a worry-free, secure infrastructure without compromise.
Maximize your application performance with the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 server, which brings you the perfect balance of accelerator cards, storage and compute resources in a 2U, 2-socket platform. With a wide range of GPU and FPGA options, the R740 has the versatility to adapt to virtually any application and provides the optimum platform for VDI deployments. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 offers up to 16 x 2.5” or 8 x 3.5” drives and iDRAC9, so you can scale to meet demands and simplify the entire IT lifecycle.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a general-purpose workhorse optimized for workload acceleration. With its versatility, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 can help you transform your data center for VDI, artificial intelligence and software-defined storage (SDS).
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| Features | Technical specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor | |
| Memory | 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2933MT/s, 3TB max Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB Max Up to 12 Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory PMem, 6.14TB max (7.68TB max with PMem + LRDIMM) Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only | |
| Storage controllers | Internal Controllers: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330 External Controllers: H840, 12 Gbps SAS HBA Software RAID:S140 Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS):HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240GB, 480GB Internal Dual SD Module | |
| Drive bays | Front drive bays: Up to 16 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 122.88TB or up to 8 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 128TB Optional DVD-ROM, DVD+RW | |
| Power supplies | Titanium 750W, Platinum 495W, 750W, 750W 240VDC, 1100W, 1100W 380VDC 1600W, 2000W and 2400W, Gold 1100W -48VDC Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy Up to 6 hot plugs fans with full redundancy | |
| Dimensions | Form factor: Rack (2U) Height: 86.8mm (3.4”) Width3: 434.0mm (17.08”) Depth3: 737.5mm (29.03”) Weight: 28.6kg (63lbs.) | |
| Embedded management | iDRAC9 iDRAC Direct iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional) | |
| Bezel | Optional LCD bezel or security bezel | |
| OpenManage Software | OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Mobile OpenManage Power Manager | |
| Integrations and connections | Integrations: Microsoft System Center VMware vCenter BMC Software Red Hat Ansible Modules | Connections: IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus Micro Focus Operations Manager I Nagios® Core Nagios® XI |
| Security | TPM 1.2/2.0 optional Cryptographically signed firmware Secure Boot Silicon Root of Trust Secure erase System Lockdown (requires iDRAC Enterprise or Datacenter) | |
| I/O & Ports | Network Options:
| Rear Ports:
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| Accelerator options |
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| Supported operating systems | Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS Citrix® XenServer Microsoft Windows Server® LTSC with Hyper-V Oracle® Linux Red Hat® Enterprise Linux SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server VMware® ESXi | |
| Feature | PowerEdge R740/R740xd | PowerEdge R730/R730xd |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2 x 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family | Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family |
| CPU interconnect | Intel Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) | Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) |
| Memory | ● 24 x DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM
● 12 x NVDIMM ● 12 x DCPMM (Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory) |
24 x DDR4 RDIMM, LRDIMM |
| Disk Drives | ● 3.5 -inch or 2.5 -inch 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s
SATA
● Up to 24 x NVMe |
● 3.5 -inch, 2.5 -inch or 1.8 -inch 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s
SATA
● 4 x PCIe SSD with common slot |
| Storage Controllers | Adapters: HBA330, HBA350i, H330(R740 only), H350(R740 only), H730P, H740P, H840, 12G SAS HBA, HBA355e, H750 Mini Mono: HBA330, H330(R740 only), H730P, H740P, H350 (R740 only), HBA350i (R740xd only) SW RAID: S140 | Adapters: HBA330, H330, H730, H730P, H830 (ext) Mini Mono: HBA330, H330, H730, H730P SW RAID: S130 |
| PCIe Slots | Max 8 x PCIe 3.0 | Max 7 x PCIe 3.0 or 6 x PCIe 3.0 |
| rNDC | 4x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, 2x 10GbE + 2x 1GbE, or 2x 25GbE | 4x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, or 2x 10GbE + 2x 1GbE |
| USB Ports | Front:
● 1 x Dedicated iDRAC direct USB ● 2 x USB 2.0 ● 1 x USB 3.0 (optional only for R740) ● 1 x Video Rear: ● 1 x Dedicated iDRAC network port ● 1 x Serial ● 2 x USB 3.0 ● 1 x Video |
Front: two ports (USB 2.0), one managed port Rear: two ports (USB 3.0) Internal: one port (USB 3.0) |
| Rack Height | 2U | 2U |
| Power Supplies | ● AC (Platinum): 495W, 750W, 1100W,
1600W, 2000W, 2400W
● AC (Titanium): 750W, 1600W, 2600W ● DC: 1100W ● DC: 750 W Mixed Mode Platinum (for China only) ● AC: 750 W Mixed Mode Platinum ● Mixed mode/HVDC: 750W, 1100W |
● AC: 495W, 750W, 1100W
● DC: 750W, 1100W |
| System Management | Lifecycle Controller 3.x, OpenManage, QuickSync2.0, OMPC3, Digital License Key, iDRAC Direct(dedicated micro-USB port), Easy Restore, vFlash | Lifecycle Controller 3.x, OpenManage, QuickSync1.0, PM3, Digital License Key, iDRAC8, iDRAC Direct( dedicated micro-USB port), Easy Restore, vFlash |
| Internal GPU | ● *3 x 300W (double-width) or 6 x 150W (single-width) NOTE: *Only supports up to 2 x NVIDIA M10 GPUs. | ● 2 x 300W (double-wide) or 4 x 150W (single-wide)
● Not supported on R730xd ● FPGAs not supported on the R730/xd. |
| Availability | Hot-plug Redundant Cooling
Hot-plug Drives Hot-plug Redundant Power Supplies Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) IDSDM |
Hot-plug Drives Hot-plug Redundant Cooling Hot-plug Redundant Power Supplies IDSDM |