DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 1x Gold 6148 20C 32GB 2x 480GB SATA SSD H730P

2U Rack Server with 20-Core Processor

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Gold 6148 processor running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores and 27.5 MB cache. It includes 32 GB of DDR4 memory in a two-module configuration and two 480 GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for additional storage expansion. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise and the unit ships with redundant 1100 W power supplies rails and power cords.

Ideal for Virtualisation and Database Workloads

This server suits organisations that need a dense 2U platform for virtualisation database or high-performance computing tasks using the 20-core processor and hardware RAID. The eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow GPU or high-speed networking add-in cards for specialised workloads. Buyers who require dual-socket performance or more than 32 GB of memory out of the box should consider other configurations. The lack of an optical drive and the fixed 10 GbE and 1 GbE network ports may limit some legacy installation scenarios.

Single Gold 6148 Processor Configuration

The defining specification is the single Intel Gold 6148 20-core processor which sets the compute ceiling for this unit. With one CPU installed the memory capacity and PCIe lane count are halved compared to a dual-socket build. Verify that your workload fits within 32 GB of DDR4 and the available PCIe Gen 3 slots before purchase.