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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server front view, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, silver metal chassis, blue accent bar

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6246R 64GB DDR4

SKU CH-3NEF-7CZ7R

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R processors at 3.4 GHz, 64 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, 10 GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed3.4 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6246R CPUs at 3.4 GHz deliver high compute density
  • 64 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
  • PERC H730P RAID controller enables flexible SATA storage arrays
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays provide large-capacity internal expansion
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence gives full remote management control

Ready-to-Deploy Server System

This Dell PowerEdge R740 arrives with two Xeon Gold 6246R processors running at 3.4 GHz and 64 GB of DDR4 ECC memory pre-installed. The 8LFF chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drives for high-capacity storage workloads. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise for full out-of-band control.

Controller and Network Upgrades

A PERC H730P RAID controller provides hardware RAID for the SATA drive bays while a dual-port 10 GbE 562T adapter delivers high-throughput networking. Dual 750 W power supplies supply redundant power for continuous operation. Firmware is updated to the latest stable version before shipment.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify that your rack can accommodate the 36 x 24 x 10 in form factor and the 40 lb weight. Confirm that you have suitable 3.5-inch SATA drives because none are included. Ensure the PERC H730P RAID level matches your redundancy requirements.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,492.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 3.4 GHz
Higher than about 94% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed3.4 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM64 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage24,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H730P Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

How many DDR4 memory slots remain free for future upgrades on the PowerEdge R740 with 64GB installed?

The system supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, so with 64GB installed there is extensive headroom for adding more modules later.

Which component reaches its limit first during sustained heavy workloads on the dual Xeon Gold 6246R 3.4 GHz CPUs?

The two 750W power supplies set the sustained power envelope, and the 8-bay 3.5" chassis airflow defines the thermal ceiling for the 16-core processors.

What is the typical noise and heat output when the server runs continuously with the PERC H730P controller and dual 750W supplies?

Dual 750W supplies and eight 3.5-inch drive bays mean noticeable fan noise and heat under load; the iDRAC9 Enterprise license lets you monitor temperatures remotely.

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