Description
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a powerful and flexible 2U rack server built to optimize application performance and accelerate business transformation. Part of Dell EMC’s 14th generation PowerEdge server portfolio, the R740 is engineered to handle diverse, demanding workloads including virtualization, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), and data analytics.
With support for dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per CPU), the R740 delivers exceptional compute power. It supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, with options for NVDIMM and Intel Optane Persistent Memory, ensuring fast, reliable performance even under high memory loads.
Storage in the R740 is highly flexible, with support for up to:
16 x 2.5” drives or
8 x 3.5” drives,
including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe options,
giving it the versatility needed for modern, high-throughput applications.
The server also features up to 6 PCIe 3.0 slots and support for up to 3 double-width GPUs or 6 single-width GPUs, making it ideal for GPU-accelerated tasks such as AI inference, deep learning, and graphics-intensive virtual desktops.
Built-in iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller enables remote management, automation, and proactive monitoring for simplified IT operations and reduced downtime.
With redundant hot-plug power supplies, automated cooling, and robust security features like System Lockdown and Secure Boot, the R740 is designed for high availability, data integrity, and efficient, continuous operation.