Maximize application performance with the optimal mix of accelerator cards, storage and compute power in a 2U, 2-socket platform optimized for VDI.

General-purpose workhorse optimized for workload acceleration

Maximize your application performance with the PowerEdge R740 server, which brings you the perfect balance of accelerator cards, storage and compute resources in a 2U, 2-socket platform. With a wide range of GPU and FPGA options, the R740 has the versatility to adapt to virtually any application and provides the optimum platform for VDI deployments. The R740 offers up to 16 x 2.5” or 8 x 3.5” drives and iDRAC9, so you can scale to meet demands and simplify the entire IT lifecycle.

Cloud applications/Web tech

XaaS

HPC

Virtualization

The R740 is a general-purpose workhorse optimized for workload acceleration. With its versatility, the R740 can help you transform your data center for VDI, artificial intelligence and software-defined storage (SDS).

Simplify and accelerate VMware vSAN™ deployments with validated, pre-bundled and tailored Ready Nodes.

Drive demanding workloads with 2nd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and Intel® Optane™ DC Persistent Memory.

Scale your VDI deployments with 3 double-width GPUs, supporting up to 50% more users when compared to R730.*

Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.

Automate productivity with intelligent, embedded management

Dell EMC automation and intelligent management mean you spend less time on routine maintenance so you can focus on bigger priorities.

Help maximize uptime and reduce the IT effort to resolve issues by up to 72%* with ProSupport Plus and SupportAssist.

Leverage existing management consoles with easy integrations for VMware® vSphere®, Microsoft® System Center and Nagios®.

Help improve productivity with agent-free Dell EMC iDRAC9 for automated, efficient management.

Simplify deployment with OpenManage next-generation console and server profiles to fully configure and prep servers in rapid, scalable fashion.

Fortify your data center with comprehensive protection

Dell EMC provides a comprehensive, cyber-resilient architecture with security embedded into every server to protect your data.

Protect server configuration and firmware from malicious changes with new Configuration Lock-down.

Use system erase of local storage to help ensure data privacy when you repurpose or retire servers.

Automate updates that check file dependencies and proper update sequence, before deploying them independently from the OS/hypervisor.

Take control of your firmware consoles with embedded authentication that is designed to allow only properly designed updates to run.

Detailed Tech Specification
Module Name	Option Name	Qty
PowerEdge R740	PowerEdge R740 Server	1
Chassis Configuration	Chassis with up to 8 x 2.5″ SAS/SATA Hard Drives for 2CPU Configuration	1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	No Trusted Platform Module	1
Processor	Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 2.6G,12C/24T,10.4GT/s,19.25M Cache,Turbo,HT (125W) DDR4-2666	1
Additional Processor	Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 2.6G,12C/24T,10.4GT/s,19.25M Cache,Turbo,HT (125W) DDR4-2666	1
Processor Thermal Configuration	2 Standard Heatsinks for 125W or less CPUs	1
Memory Configuration Type	Performance Optimized	1
Memory DIMM Type and Speed	2666MT/s RDIMMs	1
Memory Capacity	32GB RDIMM, 2666MT/s, Dual Rank	2
Operating System	Windows Server® 2019 Standard,16CORE,FI,No Med,No CAL, Multi Language	1
OS Media Kits	Windows Server® 2019 Standard,16CORE,Media Kit, Multi Language	1
Boot Optimized Storage Cards	BOSS controller card + with 1 M.2 Sticks 240G (No RAID),FH	1
Licenses	Windows Server® 2019 Standard Edition, Add License,16CORE,NO MEDIA/KEY	1
RAID Configuration	C7, Unconfigured RAID for HDDs or SSDs (Mixed Drive Types Allowed)	1
RAID Controller	PERC H330+ RAID Controller, Adapter, Low Profile	1
Hard Drives	480GB SSD SATA Read Intensive 6Gbps 512 2.5in Hot-plug AG Drive, 1 DWPD, 876 TBW	2
Power Management BIOS Settings	Performance BIOS Setting	1
Advanced System Configurations	UEFI BIOS Setting	1
Power Supply	Dual, Hot-plug, Redundant Power Supply (1+1), 750W	1
Power Cords	Rack Power Cord 2M (C13/C14 10A)	2
PCIe Riser	Riser Config 2, 3 x8, 1 x16 slots	1
Embedded Systems Management	iDRAC9, Express	1
Additional Network Cards	Broadcom 5719 QP 1Gb Network Interface Card	1
Bezel	PowerEdge 2U Standard Bezel	1
Quick Sync	Quick Sync 2 (At-the-box mgmt)	1
Rack Rails	ReadyRails™ Sliding Rails With Cable Management Arm	1
Password	iDRAC,factory Random Password	1
iDRAC Server Manager	iDRAC Service Module (ISM), Pre-Installed in OS	1
Group Manager	iDRAC Group Manager, Disabled	1
Internal Optical Drive	No Internal Optical Drive	1
Consolidation Fees (EM-EMEA Only)	Consolidation Fee	1
Fans	6 Standard Fans for R740/740XD	1
Network Daughter Card	Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GbE BASE-T & 5720 Dual Port 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC	1
Dell Services: System Asset Identification – Stand	Asset Service – System & Shipbox Label (Model, Svc Tag, Order Information, Basic Config Details)	1
System Documentation	Electronic System Documentation and OpenManage DVD Kit	1
Shipping Material	PowerEdge R740 Shipping Material	1
SHIPPING	PowerEdge R740 Shipping EMEA2 (English/Slovenian/Slovakian/Polish/Czech/Hungar/Greek/Arab)	1
Base warranty	Parts Only Warranty 12Months, 12 Month(s)	1
Support Services	Next Business Day Onsite Service, 36 Month(s)	1