DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 1x Gold 6148 20C 32GB 4x 300GB SAS H730P

2U rack server for virtualisation workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 fits in a standard 2U rack space and ships with one Intel Gold 6148 processor running at 2.4 GHz with 20 cores. Memory is 32 GB of DDR4 supplied as two 16 GB PC4-2666 modules. Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives are pre‑configured behind an H730P RAID controller. Up to eight 2.5 inch drive bays and eight PCIe Gen 3 slots provide room for expansion. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Sustained multi‑threaded throughput

The single Gold 6148 delivers 20 cores at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and 27.5 MB cache, maintaining consistent performance across long compute jobs. Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies keep the system running if one unit fails. The H730P controller supports RAID levels that protect data during continuous write workloads. Ten‑gigabit and gigabit Ethernet ports from the Intel X550 NDC sustain high network throughput without throttling.

Front‑to‑back airflow cooled by dual redundant

Cooling fans pull air through the 2U chassis across the CPU, memory and drive bays before exhausting it at the rear. The redundant 1100 W power supplies share the load, reducing per‑unit heat output and fan speed during typical operation. iDRAC9 Enterprise monitors temperatures, fan speeds and power draw in real time, alerting administrators before thermal thresholds are reached. No optical drive is present, leaving the front panel unobstructed for airflow.