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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 6G98X
- Condition: New
- Weight: 12.00lb
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Overview
The Dell System Board R740 (part number 6G98X) is a high-performance motherboard designed for the PowerEdge R740 server platform. Engineered to support intensive workloads, this board delivers reliable connectivity, robust power delivery and advanced management features that enable seamless scaling in data centre environments.
Key Features
- Optimized layout for dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores per CPU
- Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) for out-of-band management and automated provisioning
- Support for up to 24 DIMM slots delivering up to 6TB of DDR4 memory at 2933 MT/s
- Eight PCIe Gen3 x16 slots providing flexible expansion options for GPUs, NVMe storage or networking adapters
- Onboard SATA and SAS controllers with support for hot-swap drives and RAID configurations
- Enhanced thermal design with heat sinks and fan control algorithms to maintain optimal operating temperatures
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: 2U rackmount motherboard
- Processor sockets: 2 x LGA3647 for Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs
- Memory type: DDR4 ECC Registered or Load-Reduced DIMMs
- Maximum memory capacity: 6TB (24 x 256GB modules)
- PCIe slots: 8 x PCIe Gen3 x16, 2 x PCIe Gen3 x8
- Storage interfaces: 4 x SATA III ports, 2 x SAS 12Gb/s ports, optional NVMe support via PCIe slots
- Network connectivity: Integrated dual 10GbE NICs (optional upgrades available)
- Management controller: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
- Power delivery: Supports up to 2000W redundant power supplies
- Operating temperature range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C ambient
Typical Applications
- Virtualization hosts running VMware, Hyper-V or KVM at scale
- High performance computing (HPC) clusters for scientific simulations
- Database servers handling large transactional workloads such as Oracle or SQL Server
- Enterprise cloud infrastructure and private cloud deployments
- AI and machine learning workloads that require GPU acceleration
- Software-defined storage solutions with high I/O throughput requirements
This Dell System Board R740 provides the foundation for a versatile, future-proof server that can adapt to evolving business needs while delivering consistent performance and manageability.