Dell PowerEdge R740 Rack Server Chassis (8x3.5")

PowerEdge R740 Persistent Memory NVDIMM-N can increase database performance by 10x

The scalable business architecture of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 can scale up to three 300W or six 150W GPUs, or up to four FPGAs. With up to 16 2.5” drives or 8 3.5” drives the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 provides the versatility to adapt to virtually any application and provides the perfect platform for VDI deployments.

• Scale your VDI deployments with 3 double-width GPUs, supporting up to 50% more users when compared to Dell EMC PowerEdge R730.
• Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.
• Scale compute resources with Intel Xeon Scalable delivering a 27% increase in processing cores and 50% increase in bandwidth over previous generation of Xeon processors

The Dell EMC OpenManage portfolio helps deliver peak efficiency for PowerEdge servers, delivering intelligent, automated management of routine tasks. Combined with unique agent-free management capabilities, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is simply managed, freeing up time for high profile projects.

• Simplify management with the New OpenManage Enterprise console, with customized reporting and automatic discovery.
• Take advantage of QuickSync 2 capabilities and gain access to your servers easily through your phone or tablet.

Every PowerEdge server is designed as part of a cyber resilient architecture, integrating security into the full server lifecycle. The R740 leverages new security features built-into every new PowerEdge server strengthening protection so you can reliably and securely deliver accurate data to your customers no matter where they are. By considering each aspect of system security, from design to retirement, Dell EMC ensures trust and delivers a worry-free, secure infrastructure without compromise.

• Rely on a secure component supply chain to ensure protection from factory to the data center.
• Maintain data safety with cryptographically signed firmware packages and Secure Boot.
• Protect your server from malicious malware with iDRAC9 Server Lockdown mode (requires Enterprise or Datacenter license)
• Wipe all data from storage media including hard drives, SSDs and system memory quickly and securely with System Erase.

Maximize your application performance with the Dell EMC 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 Dell EMC PowerEdge 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.

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a general-purpose workhorse optimized for workload acceleration. With its versatility, the Dell EMC PowerEdge 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 Dell EMC PowerEdge R730.
• Free up storage space using internal M.2 SSDs optimized for boot.