Dell 2U R740 5218R (20 Core, 40 Thread, 2.1 GHz, 27.5MB)/8G*1/600G SAS 10K*1/H330/DVD/750W*1/3.5-8 Price & Spec

Name: DELLR740-28, Dell PowerEdge R740 Server, 20 Core 2.1GHz/8GB RAM/600G SAS 10K
SKU: DELLR740-28
Price: 4395 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (18 reviews)

Overview

Dell DELLR740-28 Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U dual-socket rack server for virtualization, databases and scale-out workloads, with flexible PCIe and storage expansion.

Key Configuration

CPU

1× Intel Xeon Gold 5218R processor (20 cores, 2.1 GHz, 125W)

MEMORY

8 GB DDR4 RDIMM
1×8 GB RDIMM

STORAGE

1× 600 GB 10K RPM SAS HDD

Best Fit Workloads

Virtualization

Balanced compute and memory resources support scalable virtualized infrastructure.

Database

High memory capacity and balanced compute support demanding database workloads.

Scale-out storage

Flexible drive bay options and high-throughput expansion support scale-out storage deployments.

Cloud-native applications

Modern processing and flexible expansion support cloud-native application environments.

Why Dell PowerEdge R740

Scalable Performance

2× Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 24 DIMM slots deliver balanced compute and memory capacity for demanding enterprise workloads.

Flexible Storage

Up to 24× 2.5-inch or 12× 3.5-inch drive bays support a mix of SAS, SATA and NVMe storage for tiered and capacity-optimized deployments.

Integrated Management

iDRAC9 and OpenManage tools help automate deployment, monitoring and lifecycle operations across distributed server infrastructure.

Cyber-Resilient Security

Cryptographically signed firmware, secure boot and a silicon root of trust help protect platform integrity from factory to decommissioning.

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	R740	DL380 G11	SR650 V4
Brand	Dell	HPE	Lenovo
Best For	Virtualization; Database; Scale-out storage	Virtualization; Database; AI inferencing	Database; Virtualization; Cloud computing
Form Factor	2U dual-socket rack server	2U dual-socket rack server	2U dual-socket rack server
Processor	Supports 2× Intel Xeon Scalable processors (1st or 2nd generation)	Supports 2× Intel Xeon Scalable processors (4th or 5th generation)	Supports 2× Intel Xeon 6 processors (6700P or 6500P series)
Memory	Up to 3 TB DDR4 RDIMM or LRDIMM across 24 DIMM slots	Up to 8 TB DDR5 SmartMemory across 32 DIMM slots	Up to 8 TB TruDDR5 RDIMM across 32 DIMM slots
Drive Bay Configuration	Up to 24× 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe or 12× 3.5-inch SAS/SATA	Up to 24× 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe; or 12× 3.5-inch SAS/SATA; or 36× E3.S NVMe	Up to 32× E3.S NVMe; or 40× 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe; or 16× 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
Expansion Slots	Up to 8× PCIe Gen3 slots	Up to 8× PCIe Gen5 slots	Up to 10× PCIe Gen5 slots plus 2× OCP 3.0
Power Supply	Available with redundant hot-plug power supplies up to 2400W	Available with redundant hot-plug power supplies	Available with redundant hot-swap power supplies

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Specification

Dell DELLR740-28 Specification

Features	Technical Specifications
Processor	Up to two 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 28 cores per processor
Memory	24 DDR4 DIMM slots; supports RDIMM/LRDIMM, speeds up to 2933 MT/s, 3 TB maximum Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB maximum Up to 12 Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory PMem, 6.14 TB maximum (7.68 TB maximum with PMem + LRDIMM) Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only
Storage controllers / Internal Boot	Internal Controllers: PERC H330, H730P, H740P, HBA330 External Controllers: H840, 12 Gbps SAS HBA Software RAID: S140 Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240GB, 480GB Internal Dual SD Module
Storage	Front drive bays: Up to 16 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), maximum 122.88 TB, or up to 8 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD, maximum 128 TB Optional DVD-ROM, DVD+RW
Power supplies	Titanium 750W Platinum 495W, 750W, 750W 240VDC, 1100W, 1600W, 2000W and 2400W Gold 1100W -48VDC Hot-plug power supplies with full redundancy
Dimensions	Form factor: Rack (2U) Height: 86.8mm (3.4”) Width: 434.0mm (17.08”) Depth: 737.5mm (29.03”) Weight: 28.6kg (63lbs.)
Embedded management	iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful with Redfish, Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional)
Bezel	Optional LCD Bezel or Security bezel
OpenManage™ Software	OpenManage Enterprise; OpenManage Mobile; OpenManage Power Manager
Security	TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 optional Cryptographically signed firmware Secure Boot System Lockdown Secure erase Silicon Root of Trust
I/O & Ports	Network daughter card options: 4 x 1GbE or 2 x 10GbE + 2 x 1GbE or 4 x 10GbE or 2 x 25GbE Front and rear USB, VGA, serial and dedicated iDRAC ports Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x16 slots
Accelerator options	Up to three 300W or six 150W GPUs, or up to three double-width or four single-width FPGAs
Supported operating systems	Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS Citrix Hypervisor Microsoft Windows Server LTSC with Hyper-V Oracle Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXi

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Q&A

Questions & Answers

How do I turn on my Dell PowerEdge R740?

Right control panel view. Indicates if the system is turned on or off. Press the power button to manually turn on or off the system.

Where can I check its datasheet? R740 Dell?

You can check the Dell R740 server datasheet at the bottom of this page.

What does a PowerEdge server do?

PowerEdge servers are designed to solve the challenges of the modern office environment by providing quiet, centralized processing in a compact space. All servers are easily implemented, managed and automate.

Is router-switch.com an authorized distributor of Dell products?

Yes, router-switch.com is an authorized distributor of Dell, along with other leading brands. All products are sourced directly from manufacturers and come with official warranties. As a multi-brand certified distributor, we also carry 20+ global ICT brands with the same commitment to authenticity.

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What generation is Dell R740?

The R740 model is a Rack 2 CPU system from the 14th generation of servers with Intel Processors.

What is a Dell PowerEdge R740?

The PowerEdge R740 was designed to accelerate application performance leveraging accelerator cards and storage scalability. The 2-socket, 2U platform has the optimum balance of resources to power the most demanding environments. Expand and optimize application performance.

How many U is Dell R740?

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 and R740xd are two socket, 2U rack servers designed to run complex workloads using highly scalable memory, I/O capacity and network options.

How many cores does a Dell R740 have?

The PowerEdge R740 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors, up to 28 cores per processor.

When did the Dell R740 come out?

The Dell PowerEdge R740 made several improvements over the previous generation with the ability to support 1.5x more virtual desktops, M. 2 boot optimized storage and more PCIe lanes thanks to Intel's Scalable processors and was released in 2017.

What drive types does the PowerEdge R740 support?

The PowerEdge R740 system supports SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS hard drives or SSDs.

How do I turn on my Dell PowerEdge R740?

Right control panel view. Indicates if the system is turned on or off. Press the power button to manually turn on or off the system.

Where can I check its datasheet? R740 Dell?

You can check the Dell R740 server datasheet at the bottom of this page.

What does a PowerEdge server do?

PowerEdge servers are designed to solve the challenges of the modern office environment by providing quiet, centralized processing in a compact space. All servers are easily implemented, managed and automate.

What generation is Dell R740?

The R740 model is a Rack 2 CPU system from the 14th generation of servers with Intel Processors.

What is a Dell PowerEdge R740?

The PowerEdge R740 was designed to accelerate application performance leveraging accelerator cards and storage scalability. The 2-socket, 2U platform has the optimum balance of resources to power the most demanding environments. Expand and optimize application performance.

How many U is Dell R740?

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 and R740xd are two socket, 2U rack servers designed to run complex workloads using highly scalable memory, I/O capacity and network options.

How many cores does a Dell R740 have?

The PowerEdge R740 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors, up to 28 cores per processor.

When did the Dell R740 come out?

The Dell PowerEdge R740 made several improvements over the previous generation with the ability to support 1.5x more virtual desktops, M. 2 boot optimized storage and more PCIe lanes thanks to Intel's Scalable processors and was released in 2017.

What drive types does the PowerEdge R740 support?

The PowerEdge R740 system supports SAS, SATA, Nearline SAS hard drives or SSDs.

How do I turn on my Dell PowerEdge R740?

Right control panel view. Indicates if the system is turned on or off. Press the power button to manually turn on or off the system.

Where can I check its datasheet? R740 Dell?

You can check the Dell R740 server datasheet at the bottom of this page.

What does a PowerEdge server do?

PowerEdge servers are designed to solve the challenges of the modern office environment by providing quiet, centralized processing in a compact space. All servers are easily implemented, managed and automate.

Is router-switch.com an authorized distributor of Dell products?

Yes, router-switch.com is an authorized distributor of Dell, along with other leading brands. All products are sourced directly from manufacturers and come with official warranties. As a multi-brand certified distributor, we also carry 20+ global ICT brands with the same commitment to authenticity.

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