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Current Configuration
(List below serves as quick links to each section)
Server Chassis
Processors
Bezel
Memory
RAID Controllers
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
HDD 3.5" Drives
HDD 2.5" Drives
SSD 2.5" Drives
SSD 2.5" NVMe Drives
PCIe Configurations
GPU / FPGA
Network Daughter Card LOM (rNDC)
Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM)
Optical Drive
Rail Kits
Trusted Platform Module
iDRAC9 Remote Options
Power Supplies
ECS Warranty
Quick Specs
Form Factor:
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 SFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
8x or 16x SFF SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
Boot 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:- Up to (3) 300W GPUs
- Up to (6) 150W GPUs
- Up to (3) double-width FPGAs
- Up to (4) single-width FPGAs
Other Versions
- Dell PowerEdge R710
- Dell PowerEdge R720
- Dell PowerEdge R720XD
- Dell PowerEdge R730
- Dell PowerEdge R730XD
- Dell PowerEdge R740
- Dell PowerEdge R740XD
- Dell PowerEdge R740XD2
- Dell PowerEdge R7415
- Dell PowerEdge R7425
- Dell PowerEdge R750
- Dell PowerEdge R750XA
- Dell PowerEdge R750XS
- Dell PowerEdge R7515
- Dell PowerEdge R7525
- Dell PowerEdge R760
- Dell PowerEdge R760XA
- Dell PowerEdge R760XS
- Dell PowerEdge R760XD2
- Dell PowerEdge R7615
- Dell PowerEdge R7625
Ideal for:
- Database
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI)
Expand and optimize application performance
Automate systems management with OpenManage
Rely on PowerEdge with built-in security
General-purpose workhorse optimized for workload acceleration
Achieve IT transformation with the Dell EMC PowerEdge portfolio
Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack Server 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 Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack 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 PowerEdge R740 Rack 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 PowerEdge R740 Rack Server 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 PowerEdge R740 Rack Server.
- Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.
Memory Options
| DIMM type | DIMM rank | DIMM capacity | Single processor | Dual processors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min RAM | Max RAM | Min RAM | Max RAM | |||
| lRDIMM | Quad rank | 64 GB | 64 GB | 768 GB | 128 GB | 1536 GB |
| RDIMM | Single rank | 8 GB | 8 GB | 96 GB | 16 GB | 192 GB |
| RDIMM | Dual rank /td> | 16 GB | 16 GB | 192 GB | 32 GB | 384 GB |
| RDIMM | Dual rank | 32 GB | 32 GB | 384 GB | 64 GB | 768 GB |
| NV-DIMM | Single rank | 16GB | Not supported with single processor | Not supported with single processor | RDIMM: 192 GB NVDIMM-N: 16 GB |
RDIMM: 384 GB NVDIMM-N: 192 GB |
Networking Options
The Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack system supports up to four Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports that are integrated on the network daughter card (NDC), and are available in the following congurations:
- Four RJ-45 ports that support 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps
- Four RJ-45 ports that support 100 M, 1 G and 10 Gbps
- Four RJ-45 ports, where two ports support maximum of 10 G and the other two ports maximum of 1 G
- Two RJ-45 ports that support up to 1 Gbps and 2 SFP+ ports that support up to 10 Gbps
- Four SFP+ ports that support up to 10 Gbps
- Two SFP28 ports that support up to 25 Gbps
- NOTE: You can install up to eight PCIe add-on NIC cards.
Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack Server - Storage Controller Options
| Class | PERC |
|---|---|
| Internal | S140 (SW RAID) PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330 |
| External | PERC H840 12Gbps SAS HBA |
GPU Kit Options
The Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack Server GPU Rules:
- Ensure that both the processors are installed.
- The processor must use a GPU kit low-profile heat sink module
- All GPUs must be of the same type and model.
- You can install up to three double-wide or six single-wide GPUs.
- The filler bracket on the GPU air shroud must be removed before installing the GPU.
- Ensure that high-performance fans, and GPU air shroud are installed.
- When using systems with GPU, ensure that you install PSUs with 1100 W or higher, and set the PSU configuration to non-redundant mode.
- Generally, any GPU that is greater than 75 W requires a power cable. GPUs with 75 W or less does not require a power cable.
The GPU enablement kit includes:
- GPU air shroud
- Mylar
- Riser 3A or 3B
- GPU cable for riser 3A or 3B
- GPU cable for riser 2A or 2E
- Riser 2A or 2E
- Riser 1A or 1D
- GPU cable for riser 1A or 1D
- Two 1U processor and heat sink modules and two CPU clips
- Six high performance cooling fans
PCI Expansion Options
| Riser configuration and supported risers | Slot description | PCIe slots on riser 1 (Height and length) | Processor connection | PCIe slots on riser 2 (Height and length) | Processor connection | PCIe slots on riser 3 (Height and length) | Processor connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riser configuration 0 (No riser) | No PCIe slots (only rear storage) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Riser configuration 1 (1B+2 B) | Four x8 slots | Slot 1: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Slot 2: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | ||||||
| Slot 3: x8 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | ||||||
| Riser configuration 2 (1B+2C) | Three x8 and one x16 slots | Slot 1: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 low profile, half length | Processor 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Slot 2: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | ||||||
| Slot 3: x8 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | ||||||
| Riser configuration 3 (1A+2A) | Two x8 and three x16 slots | Slot 1: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | Slot 5: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | ||||
| Slot 3: x16 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | Slot 6: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 | ||||
| Riser configuration 4 (1A+2A+3A) | Three x8 and four x16 slots | Slot 1: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 7: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 |
| N/A | N/A | Slot 5: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 8: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | ||
| Slot 3: x16 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | Slot 6: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 | ||||
| Riser configuration 15 (1A+2E+3B) | Three x8 and four x16 slots | Slot 1: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 7: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 |
| N/A | N/A | Slot 5: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 8: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | ||
| Slot 3: x16 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | Slot 6: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 | ||||
| Riser configuration 5 (1B+2A+3A) | Six x8 and two x16 slots | Slot 1: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 7: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 |
| Slot 2: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 5: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 8: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | ||
| Slot 3: x8 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | Slot 6: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 | ||||
| Riser configuration 6 (1D+2A+3A) | Five x8 and three x16 slots | Slot1: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 7: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 |
| Slot 2: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 5: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 8: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | ||
| Slot 3: x8 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | Slot 6: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 | ||||
| Riser configuration 16 (1D+2E+3B) | Five x8 and three x16 slots | Slot1: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 4: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 7: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 |
| Slot 2: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 1 | Slot 5: x8 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | Slot 8: x16 full-height, full length | Processor 2 | ||
| Slot 3: x8 full-height, half length | Processor 1 | Slot 6: x8 low profile, half length | Processor 1 |
Boot Options
The BOSS is recommended for non-virtualized operating systems. Virtualized operating systems are best supported by the IDSDM
IDSDM or vFlash card
The IDSDM with vFlash module has a dedicated slot at the back of the system chassis. This is a Dell EMC-proprietary PCIe x1 slot that uses a USB 3.0 interface to host. In the PowerEdge R440 systems, the IDSDM and vFlash card size changes from SD to microSD and the supported capacity for IDSDM microSD cards are 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB, while for vFlash the capacity is 16 GB only. The write-protect switch is built onboard on the IDSDM module.
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
The Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS) is an alternative, high speed location to install the operating system. This ensures that the drive based storage is not used by the operating system. BOSS is a simple RAID solution card designed specifically for booting the system's operating system, which supports up to two 6 Gbps M.2 SATA drives. This card has a x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available only in the low-profile and half-height form factor
Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack Server - Power & Dimensions
Power
| PSU | Class | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 495 W AC | Platinum | 50/60 Hz |
| 750 W AC | Platinum | 50/60 Hz |
| 750 W AC | Titanium | 50/60 Hz |
| 1100 W AC | Platinum | 50/60 Hz |
| 1100 W DC | N/A | N/A |
| 1600 W AC | Platinum | 50/60 Hz |
| 2000 W AC | Platinum | 50/60 Hz |
| 2400 W AC | Platinum | 50/60 Hz |
Dimensions & Weight
- Length: 741.34 mm (29.58")
- Width: 482.0 mm (18.98")
- Height: 86.8 mm (3.42")
- Weight:
- 2.5" | 26.3 kg (57.98 lb)
- 3.5" | 28.6 kg (63.05 lb)
Current Configuration
(List below serves as quick links to each section)