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Specs
Quick Specs
Form Factor:
Full Height, Single Width Blade Server
Processor | Max: 28 Cores2 x 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory | Max: 1.5TB/3TB24 DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 2933Mhz
DCPMM/NVDIMM Both Supported
6 SFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD
Storage Controller:S140 (SW RAID)
HBA330 MX, H730p MX, H745p MX, HBA330 Mini-Mezzanine (For MX5016s)
2 PCIe 3.0 x 16 mezzanine slots (Fabric A and B)
1 PCIe 3.0 x 16 mini-mezzanine slot (Fabric C)
iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller and vFlash
Boot Options:BOSS-S1
ISDSM
USB
Key features include:
- Boot options include BOSS-S1 or Internal Dual SD Modules (IDSDM)
- Two PCIe mezzanine card slots for connecting to network Fabric A and B
- One PCIe mini-mezzanine card slot for connecting to storage Fabric C
- iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller
Ideal for:
- Virtualization
The Refurbished PowerEdge MX740c is a two-socket, full-height, single-width compute sleds that offer impressive performance and scalability. The MX740c is ideal for dense virtualization environments and can serve as a foundation for collaborative workloads. An MX7000 chassis can support up to eight MX740c sleds. Mixing compute sleds of different generations is supported.
MX7000 Supported Sled Options
Dell PowerEdge MX Series
- Dell PowerEdge MX7000 Modular CTO Enclosure Chassis
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Dell PowerEdge MX740c CTO Compute Sled Up to 8
- Dell PowerEdge MX750c CTO Compute Sled Up to 8
- Dell PowerEdge MX760c CTO Compute Sled Up to 8
- Dell PowerEdge MX840c CTO Compute Sled Up to 4
- Dell PowerEdge MX5016s CTO Storage Sled Up to 7 Requires a minimum of 1 compute node in a chassis with storage sleds
Each Node is a separate CTO you must configure.
Dell PowerEdge MX740C CTO Compute Sled
A fully configurable single-width compute sled powered by up to two-28-core 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. A maximum of eight MX740c servers can be installed in the PowerEdge MX7000 chassis.
- Flexible memory configurations from capacities of up to 1.5TB (RDIMM) or 3TB (LRDIMM); support up to 192GB NVDIMM for large in-memory applications
- Supports up to 12 slots for Intel® OptaneTM DC persistent memory DCPMM (6.1TB) with a maximum total capacity of 7.68TB per server
- Choice of optional M.2 Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) or Internal Dual microSD Module (IDSDM), to streamline operating system and data storage
- Option of Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD for high performing direct attached storage requirements
Intelligently automate to accelerate operations
As with every PowerEdge server, embedded, agent-free integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 9 with Lifecycle Controller (LC) simplifies server systems management. Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise – Modular Edition (OME-Modular) provides comprehensive in-system management within the PowerEdge MX7000 server chassis. Delivering key abilities of OpenManage Enterprise systems management, OME-Modular unified web/RESTful API interface manages the entire PowerEdge MX environment, including computer, storage and networking.
- Deploy, monitor, manage, configure, update, troubleshoot and remediate Dell EMC servers from any location, regardless of operating system or hypervisor presence or state.
- Speed systems management performance with enhanced iDRAC9 processor, up to four times better performance over the prior generation.
Building blocks for the modern data center
Optimized for Dell EMC’s PowerEdge MX kinetic infrastructure ecosystem, the PowerEdge MX740c server, with dense compute, large memory capacity and rich set of storage subsystem options, delivers the flexibility and agility needed in today’s software-defined data centers.
- Single-width; up to eight sleds per PowerEdge MX7000 chassis.
- One or two, up to 28-core 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors per sled, up to 448 cores per chassis.
- Up to 24 DDR4 DIMMs slots, 3TB max memory and speeds up to 2933MT/s; up to 192 DIMMS per chassis for up to 24.5TB max memory.
- Supports up to 12 slots for Intel Optane DC persistent memory DCPMM (6.1TB) with a maximum total capacity of 7.68TB per server.
- Up to six 2.5" drive bays for SAS/SATA (HDD/SDD) and NVMe PCIe SSD support plus optional M.2 boot.
Dynamically provision to maximize workload performance and drive efficient infrastructure
Disaggregate and granularly reassign resources with the PowerEdge MX architecture to maximize utilization and minimize overprovisioning and stranded infrastructure. PowerEdge MX740c fully configurable, no compromise compute provides impressive performance in compact customizable configurations for workload optimization.
- Scale compute resources with second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and tailor performance based on your unique workload requirements.
- Flexible memory configurations from capacities of 8GB to 3TB; RDIMMs and LRDIMMs for reduced memory loading and greater density.
- High performance Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD delivers exceptional endurance in demanding enterprise environments.
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Base Standard Capabilities
| Feature | PowerEdge MX740c Technical specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | One or two 2nd Generation Intel™ Xeon™ Scalable Processors, up to 28 cores per processor Intel® C628 Chipset with optional Intel® QuickAssist Technology | |
| Memory | 24 DIMM slots in total; supports DDR4 RDIMMs, LRDIMMs; up to 2933 MT/s speed, 1.5TB maximum (RDIMM), 3TB maximum (LRDIMM) | |
| Persistent Memory | 12 DIMM slots support NVDIMM-N; up to 2933 MT/s, 192GB maximum Supports up to 12 slots for Intel® OptaneTM DC persistent memory DCPMM (6.1TB) with a maximum total capacity of 7.68TB per server | |
| Availability | ECC | |
| Controllers | Internal controllers: S140 Software RAID, HBA330 Internal SAS HBA, PERC H730P Adapter, PERC H745P Adapter, HBA330 mini-mezzanine SAS HBA Internal boot options: Choice of optional Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) (2 X M.2 SDDs) or Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) | |
| Drive Bays | Front: Up to 6 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SDD) or NVMe PCIe SSD | |
| Power Supplies | MX7000 chassis: up to 6 3000W; PSU and grid redundancy support | |
| Fans | MX7000 chassis: 5 rear and 4 front-accessible hot-swap fans | |
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 620.35mm (24.2 inches) x 250.2mm (9.8 inches) x 42.14mm (1.65 inches) | |
| Embedded mgmt | MX7000 chassis: OpenManage Enterprise Modular Edition (OME-Modular); up to 2 redundant MX9002m management modules Unified control: single management point for server, storage and networking Intelligent automation: Operational template methodology and comprehensive RESTful API Quick Sync 2 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/wireless module On compute sled: As every other PowerEdge server, the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 9 with Lifecycle Controller (LC) iDRAC Direct iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish | |
| OpenManage™ SW | OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Essentials | OpenManage Mobile (OMM) OpenManage Power Center (OMPC) |
| Integrations & Connections | Integrations: Microsoft® System Center VMware® vCenter™ BMC Software (available from BMC) Ansible by Red Hat | Connections: Nagios Core and Nagios XI Oracle Enterprise Manager Microfocus Operations Manager (OM) and Operations Manager i (OMi) IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus |
| Security | TPM 1.2/2.0 (optional) Cryptographically signed firmware Silicon Root of Trust | Secure Boot System Lockdown (requires OpenManage Enterprise) System Erase |
| Embedded NIC | ||
| Networking Options (NDC) | MX7000 chassis Fabric options: up to 2 pairs redundant general purpose switch or pass-through modular bays (Fabrics A and B); redundant pair of storage specific switch bays (Fabric C) Up to 25GbE, 32Gbps Fibre Channel, 12Gbps SAS | |
| GPU Options | ||
| Front Ports | 1 USB 3.0 port external port | |
| Internal Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 internal port | |
| Video | Integrated VGA controller in iDRAC, VGA over LAN | |
| PCIe | 2 PCIe 3.0 x 16 mezzanine slots (Fabric A and B) 1 PCIe 3.0 x 16 mini-mezzanine slot (Fabric C) | |
| OS | Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS Citrix Hypervisor TM Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V Red Hat® Enterprise Linux | SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server VMware® ESXi® For specifications and interoperability details, see Dell.com/OSsupport. |
| OEM-ready | From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. For more information, visit Dell.com/OEM. | |
| Recommended support | Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for premium hardware and software support for your PowerEdge solution. Consulting and deployment offerings are also available. Contact your Dell representative today for more information. Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit Dell.com/itlifecycleservices. | |
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Spec Sheet 4
| Feature | PowerEdge MX740c | PowerEdge M640/FC640 |
|---|---|---|
| The following table shows the comparison between the PowerEdge MX740c (designed for PowerEdge MX7000 chassis) and PowerEdge M640/FC640 (designed for PowerEdge M1000e/VRTX and FX2/FX2S chassis) modular compute sleds: | ||
| Processor | • One or two Intel® Xeon(R) Scalable Processors
• One or two 2nd Generation Intel(R) Xeon(R) Scalable processors • Up to 28 cores per socket • Max TDP: 205W |
• One or two Intel® Xeon(R) Scalable Processors
• Up to 28 cores per socket • Max TDP: 165 W |
| Chipset | • Intel® C628
• Optional Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) |
• Intel® C621 |
| Memory | • 24 DIMM slots
• 12 slots enabled for NVDIMM-N or DCPMM • Maximum capacity (RDIMM): 1.5TB • Maximum capacity (LRDIMM): 3TB • Maximum capacity (NVDIMM-N): 192GB • Maximum capacity (DCPMM): 6144GB |
• 16 DIMM sockets
• Maximum capacity (RDIMM): 1TB • Maximum capacity (LRDIMM): 2TB |
| Storage Controllers | • S140 Software RAID
• HBA330 MX • H730P MX Performance RAID, 2GB NV cache • H745P MX Performance RAID, internal and external drive connect, 8GB NV cache • HBA330 MX mini-mezz, HBA, external drive connect, no cache |
• S140 Software RAID
• H330 Entry/Value RAID, no cache • H730P Performance RAID, 2GB NV cache |
| Drive Support | • 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS
• 2.5-inch 6Gb SATA • 2.5-inch NVMe |
• 2.5-inch 12Gb SAS
• 2.5-inch 6Gb SATA • 2.5-inch NVMe |
| Drive Backplanes | • 6 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA
• 6 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe • 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe for NVDIMM implementations |
• 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe |
| Internal Boot | Choice of BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem) or IDSDM (Internal Dual SD Module) | Choice of BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem) or IDSDM (Internal Dual SD Module) |
| I/O Slots | • Two PCIe 3.0 x16 Mezz slots (Fabric A and B)
• One PCIe 3.0 x16 Mini-mezz slot (Fabric C) |
• One bNDC (Ethernet)
• Two PCIe 3.0 x8 Mezz slots (M1000e) • Two PCIe 2.0 x8 switch mezz (VRTX) • PCIe adapter for FX2S enablement (FX2) |
| USB | • One internal USB 3.0 port
• One external USB 3.0 port • One USB 2.0 management port to iDRAC • One USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 port for IDSDM |
• One internal USB 3.0 port
• One external USB 3.0 port • One USB 2.0 management port to iDRAC • One USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 port for IDSDM |
| Video | • Integrated VGA controller in iDRAC, VGA over
LAN
• 4Gb DDR4 shared with iDRAC application memory |
• Integrated VGA controller in iDRAC, VGA over
LAN
• 4Gb DDR4 shared with iDRAC application memory |
| Management | iDRAC9 | iDRAC9 |
| Security | • Optional TPM 1.2/2.0
• Cryptographically signed firmware • Silicon Root of Trust • Secure Boot • System Lockdown • System Erase |
• Optional TPM 1.2/2.0
• Cryptographically signed firmware • Silicon Root of Trust • Secure Boot • System Lockdown • System Erase |
| Fans | In chassis | In chassis |
| Power Supplies | Power provided by chassis | Power provided by chassis |
| Chassis | MX7000 | • M640: M1000e / VRTX
• FC640: FX2 / FX2S |