{"product_id":"dell-poweredge-r740-server-2x-gold-6148-2-4ghz-40-cores-768gb-h730p-16x-trays","title":"Dell PowerEdge R740 16-Bay | 2x Gold 6148 | 40 Cores | 768 GB RAM | H730p | 16x Trays","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fully-configured, ready-to-rack Dell PowerEdge R740 — components installed, tested, and documented. This unit ships with everything in place: processors, memory, RAID controller, and drive trays. For procurement teams that need a known configuration on a fast timeline, pricing is fixed and delivery is faster than our custom Configure \u0026amp; Quote builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConfiguration Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dell PowerEdge R740 16-Bay 2.5\" SFF, 2U rack\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6148 — 2.4 GHz base, 20 cores \/ 40 threads per CPU, 40 cores \/ 80 threads total, 150W TDP\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768 GB DDR4 (24x 32 GB RDIMM) — full 24-DIMM population, all six memory channels active per CPU at 2 DPC\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e PERC H730p (2 GB cache)\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16x drive trays included (drives not populated — add SAS\/SATA drives at quote time or source separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat We Think of This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold 6148 is a 1st Generation Xeon Scalable (Skylake-SP) processor — 20 cores at 2.4 GHz base with 3.7 GHz all-core turbo, 150W TDP. At 40 cores total in a dual-socket build, this is substantial compute in a 2U chassis. The Gold 6148 is the higher-clocked sibling of the Gold 6140 (18 cores, 2.3 GHz) — 2 additional cores per socket and 100 MHz higher base clock for the same TDP. A meaningful step up for core-count-sensitive or lightly-threaded workloads that benefit from higher per-core frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the memory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768 GB across 24 DIMMs with full channel utilization is a strong foundation for virtualization and in-memory workloads. Not as high-density as LRDIMM configurations, but 32 GB RDIMMs at full 24-slot population provide solid memory bandwidth with more per-DIMM capacity than 16 GB configurations. Right-sized for large vSphere hosts, high-VM-density deployments, and SQL Server instances that need meaningful memory without the LRDIMM cost premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the RAID controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e The H730p provides 2 GB of cache — adequate for most workloads on this chassis. For write-intensive production storage, the H740P (8 GB NV cache, battery-backed) delivers meaningfully better write latency. If this unit will serve write-heavy database workloads on local storage, contact us about a controller upgrade quote alongside this configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the drive trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e This unit ships with 16 drive trays installed but no drives populated. This is a common procurement pattern for customers who source drives separately from the server chassis, or who want to configure storage independently from the compute platform. We can add SAS\/SATA drives at any configuration — contact us for drive pricing and lead time. Alternatively, quote NVMe expansion via PCIe if NVMe performance is a requirement (the 16-bay SFF backplane is SAS\/SATA, not native NVMe).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn generation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gold 6148 is 1st Generation Xeon Scalable (Skylake-SP), one generation behind the 2nd Gen Cascade Lake CPUs in our Configure \u0026amp; Quote chassis configurations. The performance difference is workload-dependent — Cascade Lake adds AVX-512 improvements, slightly better memory speeds, and hardware-level speculative execution mitigations. For most enterprise workloads the real-world delta is modest. The acquisition cost advantage of 1st-gen configurations is often significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Workloads for This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge vSphere hosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cores + 768 GB memory supports high VM consolidation ratios. Strong for VDI environments and application consolidation where memory density per host matters.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSQL Server and enterprise databases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cores with 768 GB of full-channel memory provides a capable database platform. Add SAS SSD drives for local storage or connect to a SAN for shared storage access.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral enterprise compute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad applicability for application serving, development environments, and any workload that benefits from high core count and large memory capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers sourcing drives separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your procurement process sources drives from a different vendor or leverages existing drive inventory, the trays-included, drives-not-populated configuration is a clean fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLimitations to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrives not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 trays are installed, drives are not. Storage is not functional until drives are added. Factor drive procurement lead time and cost into your deployment timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH730p write cache:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 GB cache without battery backup. For production databases on local storage with sustained writes, the H740P provides better write latency protection. We can quote this substitution.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Gen Xeon (Skylake):\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmware-based speculative execution mitigations on certain workloads carry slight performance overhead vs. Cascade Lake hardware mitigations. Workload-dependent — typically not material for enterprise application workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS\/SATA backplane only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native front-bay NVMe requires the NVMe chassis variant. PCIe NVMe expansion is possible via PCIe slots if NVMe performance is needed alongside this chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRefurbished Context for 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R740 \/ Gold 6148 platform has been in production since 2017 — the same maturity story as the broader R740 family. Stable firmware, abundant parts, active Dell ProSupport. Every unit ships with documented testing covering CPU stress, memory validation across all 24 DIMM slots, RAID controller verification, and chassis health assessment. The trays are inspected and verified — drives sourced separately should be validated before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorkload Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThis configuration excels at\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConsider alternatives for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ High-density vSphere \/ Hyper-V hosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Storage-ready out of box (drives not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ SQL Server and enterprise databases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Native NVMe storage requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ Customers sourcing drives separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ Write-intensive storage (H730p limitation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✅ 40-core + 768 GB memory workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e❌ PCIe Gen4 or Cascade Lake features required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering This Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFixed-spec unit — pricing is set. Lead time typically 3–5 business days after PO receipt. Volume pricing at 5 units and above. To add drives, modify the RAID controller, or adjust any component, contact us and we will quote the modification through the Configure \u0026amp; Quote process. We can also quote complementary drive procurement alongside this unit if you want a complete, drive-populated system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45951287886023,"sku":"B-001906","price":5144.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/4493\/0247\/files\/dell-poweredge-r740-server-2x-gold-6148-24ghz-40-cores-768gb-h730p-16x-trays-670905.png?v=1765539715","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleservers.com\/products\/dell-poweredge-r740-server-2x-gold-6148-2-4ghz-40-cores-768gb-h730p-16x-trays","provider":"Wholesale Servers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}