Poweredge R740 Spec Sheet

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a two-socket, 2U rack server engineered to deliver high-performance compute and storage scalability for demanding enterprise workloads. Built around up to two second-generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, each supporting up to 28 cores, this platform provides the processing power necessary for intensive applications. Memory configuration is highly flexible, featuring 24 DDR4 DIMM slots that support RDIMMs and LRDIMMs at speeds up to 2933MT/s, with a maximum capacity of 3TB. The R740 also accommodates advanced memory technologies, including up to 12 NVDIMM-N modules for 192GB of persistent storage or up to 12 Intel Optane DC persistent memory kits reaching 6.14TB, dramatically accelerating database and transactional processing speeds.

Storage flexibility is achieved through front-drive configurations that support up to 16x 2.5-inch or 8x 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives, alongside an internal BOSS subsystem with dual M.2 SSDs for optimized boot operations. The system expands its workload acceleration capabilities through versatile PCIe riser options providing up to 8 Gen 3 slots, allowing administrators to install up to three double-width or six single-width accelerator cards, including high-density GPUs and FPGAs. Power delivery is handled by a range of highly efficient titanium, platinum, gold, and DC power supplies scaling from 750W to 2400W. Its compact rack form factor measures 86.8mm in height and weighs approximately 28.6kg when fully loaded, making it ideal for dense data center deployments.

Dell EMC designed the PowerEdge R740 to simplify IT operations through comprehensive management and robust security frameworks. Integrated iDRAC9 management enables agent-free monitoring and control, while the OpenManage Enterprise console automates routine discovery, reporting, and configuration tasks across large fleets. Buyers seeking reliable virtual desktop infrastructure deployments can scale their environments efficiently using this architecture, gaining significant user density improvements over previous generations. Security is deeply embedded throughout the hardware lifecycle, featuring a silicon root of trust, cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, TPM support, and iDRAC9 Server Lockdown mode to prevent malicious access. Combined with rapid System Erase capabilities for compliant data removal, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 delivers a secure, automated, and highly scalable foundation for modern enterprise computing needs.