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Silver 2U rack server front with eight drive bays four populated no optical drive bezel rails included

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1x Gold 6148 20C 128GB 4x 300GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-9B5P-3V81S

2U rack server with one 20-core Intel Gold 6148 processor, 128GB DDR4 memory, four 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 300 GB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 20-core Intel Gold 6148 at 2.4 GHz handles heavy compute
  • 128 GB DDR4 across eight 16 GB modules supports large datasets
  • Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage
  • H730P RAID controller provides hardware data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

2U rack server with 20-core Gold 6148

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with a single Intel Gold 6148 processor running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores and 27.5 MB cache. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory arranged as eight 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller provide the initial storage array. Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise handles remote management.

Sustained load on 20 cores and 128 GB DDR4

The Gold 6148 maintains its 2.4 GHz base frequency across all 20 cores under continuous multi-threaded workloads, supported by the 27.5 MB last-level cache. Eight-channel DDR4-2666 bandwidth feeds the cores without throttling during extended compute runs. The H730P controller sustains mixed read-write streams to the four 10K SAS drives while the redundant 1100 W power supplies share load evenly. iDRAC9 Enterprise logs thermal and power telemetry throughout long operations.

Verify rack depth, PCIe Gen 3 slots

Confirm the rack enclosure accommodates a 2U chassis with sufficient depth for cable routing and airflow. The system offers up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots; check that the number and length match any add-in cards you plan to install. The 2.5-inch drive bay backplane supports SAS devices; ensure any additional drives use the SAS interface. Network uplinks use the Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports; validate cabling and switch compatibility.

How it compares

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Price $1,938.99
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Installed RAM 128 GB
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Storage
Installed storage4x 300 GB 10K SAS
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How much heat and power does the Gold 6148 with its 20 cores produce when the R740 runs continuously?

The single Gold 6148 operates at 2.4GHz with 27.5M cache; the chassis uses a 1100W redundant power supply to handle sustained load.

Which cables and rails must I already have to install this 2U server in a standard rack?

The unit ships with rails and power cords included; the bezel has no LCD.

Will my existing PCIe Gen 3 add-in cards fit the R740 alongside the Intel X550 network module?

Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots are available and the NDC provides 2x 10Gb RJ45 plus 2x 1Gb RJ45 ports.

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