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SKU: DPE-R740-0BAY

Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack Server Chassis (Diskless)

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Quick Specs

Form Factor:

2U rack server

Processor | Max: 28 Cores

2 x Intel Xeon Scalable

Memory | Max: 3TB, Pmem 6.14TB, 7.68TB Pmem + LRDIMM

24 ECC DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2933Mhz
Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB Max
Up to 12 Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory PMem

Storage | Max: 122.88TB, 128TB

8x LFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)

Boot Options

Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS-S1)
Internal Dual SD module (IDSDM)
(16/32/64 GB) and vFlash card (16 GB)

RAID Controller:

S140 (software RAID)
H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330, H840, 12Gbps SAS HBA

NIC/LOM:

4x 1GbE, 2x 10GbE + 2x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, 2x 25GbE NDC
(Many Options to choose from)

Remote Management:

iDRAC9 Express (default) with Lifecycle Controller

PCIe Slots:

Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots

GPU:
  • Up to (3) 300W GPUs
  • Up to (6) 150W GPUs
  • Up to (3) double-width FPGAs
  • Up to (4) single-width FPGAs

Ideal for:

  • Database
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI)
Expand and optimize application performance

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.

  • Scale your VDI deployments with 3 double-width GPUs, supporting up to 50% more users when compared to Dell EMC PowerEdge R730.
  • Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.
  • Scale compute resources with Intel Xeon Scalable delivering a 27% increase in processing cores and 50% increase in bandwidth over previous generation of Xeon processors

Automate systems management with OpenManage

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.

  • Simplify management with the New OpenManage Enterprise console, with customized reporting and automatic discovery.
  • Take advantage of QuickSync 2 capabilities and gain access to your servers easily through your phone or tablet.

Rely on PowerEdge with built-in security

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.

  • Rely on a secure component supply chain to ensure protection from factory to the data center.
  • Maintain data safety with cryptographically signed firmware packages and Secure Boot.
  • Protect your server from malicious malware with iDRAC9 Server Lockdown mode (requires Enterprise or Datacenter license)
  • Wipe all data from storage media including hard drives, SSDs and system memory quickly and securely with System Erase.

General-purpose workhorse optimized for workload acceleration

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.


Achieve IT transformation with the Dell EMC PowerEdge portfolio

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).

  • Simplify and accelerate VMware vSAN deployments with validated, pre-bundled and tailored Ready Nodes.
  • Drive demanding workloads with 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory.
  • Scale your VDI deployments with 3 double-width GPUs, supporting up to 50% more users when compared to Dell EMC PowerEdge R730.
  • Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.

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Base Standard Capabilities

FeaturesTechnical specification
ProcessorUp to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
Memory24 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 controllersInternal 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 baysFront 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 suppliesTitanium 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
DimensionsForm factor: Rack (2U)
Height: 86.8mm (3.4”)
Width3: 434.0mm (17.08”)
Depth3: 737.5mm (29.03”)
Weight: 28.6kg (63lbs.)
Embedded managementiDRAC9
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional)
BezelOptional LCD bezel or security bezel
OpenManage SoftwareOpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage Power Manager
Integrations and connectionsIntegrations:
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
SecurityTPM 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 & PortsNetwork Options:
  • 4 x 1GbE
  • 2 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE
  • 4 x 10GbE
  • 2 x 25GbE
Front Ports:
  • 1 x Dedicated iDRAC direct USB
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
  • 1 x VGA
Rear Ports:
  • 1 x Dedicated iDRAC network port
  • 1 x Serial
  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x VGA
Video card:
  • 2 x VGA
PCIe:
  • up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Accelerator options
  • Up to (3) 300W GPUs
  • Up to (6) 150W GPUs
  • Up to (3) double-width FPGAs
  • Up to (4) single-width FPGAs

Supported operating systemsCanonical® Ubuntu® LTS
Citrix® XenServer
Microsoft Windows Server® LTSC with Hyper-V
Oracle® Linux
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi

Spec Sheet 4

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


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