• Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Dual-Socket Rack Server with Up to Six GPUs (Model R740)

    Keywords

    VDI, #VDI, high-performance computing, #high-performance computing, database acceleration, #database acceleration, GPU-accelerated, #GPU-accelerated, Dell PowerEdge R740, #Intel Xeon Scalable

    Description

    The #Dell PowerEdge R740 is a versatile 2U rack server designed for modern data centers demanding top-tier #high-performance computing and #database acceleration performance. Featuring two 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 28 cores each), this platform delivers a significant boost in compute density for enterprise applications and virtualization.

    Storage flexibility on the R740 is unmatched, with support for up to 16 × 2.5″ or 8 × 3.5″ hot-plug drives, plus optional M.2 SSDs for boot-optimized performance. This adaptability makes it ideal for mixed workloads—from transactional databases to software-defined storage—while maintaining low latency and high throughput.

    Accelerate your #VDI deployments and GPU-driven analytics with up to three 300 W or six 150 W GPU cards (or up to four FPGAs). Combined with up to 24 DDR4 DIMMs and broad networking options (1/10/25/40 GbE), the R740 ensures that compute, memory, and I/O are perfectly balanced for any workload.

    Key Features

    • Dual 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable sockets (up to 28 cores each)

    • Up to 24 DDR4 DIMMs (2933 MT/s) for up to 3 TB memory capacity

    • GPU acceleration: three double-width 300 W or six 150 W GPUs; up to four FPGAs

    • Storage bays: 16 × 2.5″ or 8 × 3.5″ hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD; Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)

    • Internal RAID: PERC H330, H730P, H740P; Software RAID: S140; External RAID: H840

    • Hot-plug redundant power supplies (495 W–2400 W, Platinum/Titanium efficiency)

    • Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise with QuickSync 2 for agent-free lifecycle automation

    • Integrated security: cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, Server Lockdown, System Erase

    Configuration

    ComponentSpecification
    Form Factor2U rack
    Processors2 × Intel® Xeon® Scalable (2nd Gen), up to 28 cores each; DDR4-2933 MT/s
    MemoryUp to 24 × DDR4 DIMMs (up to 3 TB total)
    Storage BaysUp to 16 × 2.5″ or 8 × 3.5″ SAS/SATA/SSD hot-plug drives; 2 × M.2 SSDs (BOSS)
    RAID ControllersInternal: PERC H330, H730P, H740P; External: H840; Software: S140
    Expansion Slots3 × GPU slots (300 W/150 W), 4 × FPGA slots; 8 × PCIe 3.0
    Network OptionsBroadcom, Intel, Mellanox adapters (1/10/25/40 GbE, InfiniBand)
    Power Supplies495 W–2400 W Platinum/Titanium; full redundancy
    ManagementDell EMC OpenManage Enterprise; QuickSync 2; iDRAC9
    SecuritySigned firmware; Secure Boot; Server Lockdown; System Erase

    Compatibility

    • Hypervisors: VMware ESXi 6.x–7.x, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer

    • OS: Windows Server 2016–2019, RHEL 7/8, SUSE Linux Enterprise 12/15, Ubuntu LTS

    • Storage: Dell EMC Unity, PowerVault, third-party SAN/NAS

    • Networking: 1/10/25/40 GbE, InfiniBand via Mellanox adapters

    Usage Scenarios

    Enterprises can deploy the R740 as a high-density virtualization host, supporting hundreds of VMs with low latency and robust I/O, ideal for virtualization environments in mid-size to large data centers.

    GPU-accelerated analytics and AI inference workloads benefit from up to six GPUs or four FPGAs, delivering massive parallel processing power for deep learning, image processing, and simulation tasks.

    Hybrid storage configurations—combining HDDs for capacity with front-access NVMe SSDs—enable high-performance, tiered storage solutions for real-time data warehousing and transaction-heavy databases.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: What maximum GPU configuration does the R740 support?
    A1: The R740 supports up to three 300 W double-width or six 150 W GPUs, or up to four single-width FPGAs for compute acceleration.

    Q2: Can I mix 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives in the same chassis?
    A2: No; you must choose either the 16 × 2.5″ or 8 × 3.5″ drive configuration per chassis.

    Q3: Which RAID controllers are available for internal and external storage?
    A3: Internal options include PERC H330, H730P, H740P, and software S140; external RAID is via PERC H840; HBA330/HBA350i for non-RAID.

    Q4: What security features are integrated into the R740?
    A4: The R740 includes cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, Server Lockdown, and a hardware-based System Erase function to protect and sanitize data.

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