DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 1× Gold 6148 20C 64GB 4× 300GB 10K SAS H730P

Dell PowerEdge R740 rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around one Intel Gold 6148 processor with 20 cores at 2.4 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 memory. It suits organisations that need dense compute for virtualisation, databases or high-performance workloads in a standard rack footprint. The H730P RAID controller manages four 300 GB 10K SAS drives, with room for four more 2.5-inch bays.

Sustained-load behaviour

Redundant 1100 W power supplies keep the system running if one unit fails, supporting continuous operation under heavy multi-threaded demand. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for steady high-throughput traffic. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and firmware updates without physical access, helping maintain uptime during extended production runs.

Installation and common issues

The server ships with sliding rails, a bezel and power cords, so rack mounting follows standard 2U procedures. Four DIMM slots are already populated with 16 GB modules, leaving expansion straightforward but limited to DDR4 PC4-2666 speeds. Buyers who need more storage bays than the eight 2.5-inch slots provide should plan external enclosures, and those requiring a second CPU must source a compatible kit separately.