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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel and eight 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U 2× Xeon Gold 6148 2.4GHz 20-core 128GB DDR4 2× 800GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-X277-J35JB

2U rack server with dual 20-core Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs at 2.4GHz, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller and two 800GB SATA SSDs

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSD2 × 800 GB SATA SSD
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count20-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6148 20-core CPUs deliver 40 threads at 2.4 GHz base
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for data protection
  • Two 800 GB SATA SSDs provide fast read performance for boot and applications
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE networking simplifies remote management and connectivity

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U dual-socket server

This 2U rackmount system ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6148 processors, each running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores, giving 40 cores total. It includes 128 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across eight 16 GB modules and a Dell PERC H730P 2 GB RAID controller. Two 800 GB SATA SSDs and quad-port networking with two 1 GbE and two 10 Gb SFP+ ports are factory installed.

Suited for virtualisation hosts needing many cores

The dual 20-core CPUs and 24 DIMM slots support up to 3 TB of DDR4, so dense VM workloads fit comfortably. The H730P handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with battery-backed cache. Buyers who need more than two sockets or storage protocols beyond SATA and SAS should evaluate alternative architectures.

Storage controller determines drive compatibility

The PERC H730P is a 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controller with 2 GB cache and supports pass-through mode. It manages the installed 800 GB SATA SSDs and any additional 2.5-inch drives in the eight-bay chassis. Confirm the controller matches your drive protocol and RAID requirements before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $1,504.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count20-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.4 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSD2 × 800 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 × 16 slots
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" SATA SSDs and PERC H730P controller work with my existing 2.5" SAS drives?

The PERC H730P supports both SAS and SATA drives on the same backplane, so your existing 2.5" SAS drives can be mixed with the installed 800GB SATA SSDs.

How can I verify the dual Xeon Gold 6148 CPUs and 128GB DDR4 are detected correctly?

During POST the system will display two 20-core processors at 2.40GHz and 128GB of DDR4 2666MHz ECC memory; iDRAC9 Enterprise also shows the full inventory remotely.

What ships with the R740 and what must I source separately?

The unit includes the 2U chassis, bezel, Ready Rails, two 750W PSUs, X520/I350 quad-port network card, PERC H730P with battery, two 800GB SSDs and 128GB DDR4; additional drives or memory are not included.

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