Description
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U server with 2× Xeon Gold 6238M CPUs, 192GB DDR4 ECC RAM & 240GB SSDs. Enterprise-ready with RAID, HBA & dual 750W PSUs.
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Dell PowerEdge R740 (3.5") – 2U Rackmount Server |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor | 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6238M (22 cores / 44 threads each – 44 cores / 88 threads total) |
| Memory Installed | 192GB DDR4 ECC Registered (Mixed: 2× 32GB Samsung PC4-2400T, 2× 32GB PC4-2133, 2× 64GB SK Hynix PC4-2933Y) |
| Storage | 2 × Dell 0T1WH8 240GB Enterprise SSDs |
| Expansion Cards | 2 × PCIe Cards, 1 × HBA Card, 1 × NIC, 1 × RAID Controller |
| RAID Controller | Installed RAID Controller |
| Networking | 1 × Network Interface Card (NIC) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated redundant fans |
Product Features
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Dell PowerEdge R740 enterprise-grade 2U rackmount server.
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Equipped with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6238M CPUs (44 cores, 88 threads total).
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Comes with 192GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory (mixed modules).
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Includes 2 × 240GB enterprise SSDs for OS/boot or application storage.
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Integrated RAID controller & HBA card for flexible storage expansion.
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Dual 750W redundant power supplies ensure reliability and uptime.
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Expandability with PCIe slots and NIC for connectivity upgrades.
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Perfect for virtualization, HPC, business IT workloads, and enterprise databases.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R740 (3.5") 2U Rackmount Server is designed for enterprises that require scalability, flexibility, and compute power in a dense form factor.
This configuration is powered by two Intel Xeon Gold 6238M processors, delivering a total of 44 physical cores and 88 threads, making it ideal for virtualization clusters, cloud workloads, and high-performance business applications.
With 192GB of DDR4 ECC Registered RAM (mixed modules from Samsung and SK Hynix), the server offers reliability, error correction, and flexibility for memory-heavy workloads. Storage is handled by two 240GB Dell enterprise SSDs, ideal for boot or application drives, with the ability to expand via the integrated HBA and RAID controller.
Additional expandability is supported through PCIe cards and networking options, making it adaptable for custom IT environments. Powered by dual 750W redundant PSUs, the R740 ensures enterprise-grade uptime and reliability for mission-critical deployments.
Whether used for data centers, virtualization, HPC clusters, or enterprise IT infrastructure, the Dell PowerEdge R740 provides the performance, scalability, and reliability that modern businesses demand.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge R740 (3.5", 2U Rackmount) |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Configuration | 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6238M (22 cores, 44 threads each) |
| Total CPU Cores | 44 cores / 88 threads |
| Memory | 192GB DDR4 ECC Registered (mixed Samsung & SK Hynix DIMMs) |
| Storage | 2 × 240GB Dell Enterprise SSDs |
| RAID Controller | Installed RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards, 1 × HBA Card, 1 × NIC |
| Networking | 1 × NIC + onboard network support |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable cooling fans |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Microsoft Hyper-V |
Compatible Products
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Dell 3.5" enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs for expansion.
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Additional DDR4 ECC Registered RAM kits (Dell/Samsung/SK Hynix certified).
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer.
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Linux enterprise distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS).
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Dell PERC RAID controller upgrades (H740/H840).
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Rack rails, GPU accelerators, and caddies for deployment.
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise virtualization & private cloud deployments.
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Database hosting and analytics workloads.
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High-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
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Enterprise IT infrastructure and business-critical systems.
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Hybrid storage solutions with RAID-protected SSDs.
Comparison Angle
Compared to its predecessor (Dell R730XD), the R740 offers Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, faster DDR4 memory speeds (2933 MT/s), improved storage scalability, and better GPU/NVMe support. With 44 cores and 192GB DDR4 ECC RAM, this build is a significant leap in compute and memory performance, tailored for modern workloads.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell-certified 3.5" SAS/SATA/SSD drives for expansion.
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Additional DDR4 ECC Registered memory kits for upgrades.
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10GbE / 25GbE NICs or Fibre Channel adapters for faster networking.
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Dell RAID controller upgrades (PERC H740/H840).
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Rack rails, caddies, and NVMe add-on cards for customization.