Chassis dimensions

| Drives | Xa | Xb | Y | Za | Zb | Zc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 drives | 482.0 mm (18.90 inches) | 445 mm (17.52 inches) | 174.3 mm (6.86 inches) | 34.83 mm (1.37 inches) with
bezel 22 mm (0.87 inches) without bezel | 830.2 mm (32.68 inches)
ear to rear wall | 864.73 mm (34.04 inches)
ear to PSU handle |
System weight
| System configuration | Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs) |
|---|---|
| E3.S Gen5 NVMe drives | 71.35 Kg (157.30 lb) |
| Chassis weight | Description |
|---|---|
| 40–70 lb | Recommend two people to lift |
| 70–120 lb | Recommend three people to lift |
| ≥ 121 lb | Recommend to use a server-lift |
Processor specifications
| Supported processor | Number of processors supported |
|---|---|
| Intel® Xeon® 6 series processors | Two |
PSU specifications
The PowerEdgeXE7740system supports up to eight AC or DC power supply units (PSUs).
| PSU | Power Ratings | Class | Heat dissipation | Frequence (Hz) | Input Voltage | Current (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3200 W Mixed Mode
Multi-capacity | 3200 W | Titanium | 12,000 BTU/hr | 50/60 | 220.1-240 V AC | 16 |
| N/A | 12,000 BTU/hr | N/A | 240 Vdc | 14.5 | ||
| 2900 W | Titanium | 12,000 BTU/hr | 50/60 | 200-220 V AC | 16 | |
| 3200 W 277V AC and HVDC | 3200 W | Titanium | 12,000 BTU/hr | 50/60 | 277 V AC | 12.9 |
| N/A | 12,000 BTU/hr | N/A | 336 V DC | 10.47 | ||
| 2400 W Mixed Mode | 2400 W | Titanium | 9000 BTU/hr | 50/60 | 200-240 V AC | 16 - 13.2 |
| N/A | 9000 BTU/hr | N/A | 240 Vdc | 10.9 | ||
| 1400 W | N/A | 9000 BTU/hr | 50/60 | 100-120 V AC | 16 - 13.2 |


| Form factor | Output | Power cable |
|---|---|---|
| Redundant 73.5 mm | 3200 W mixed mode | C19 |
| 2400 W mixed mode | C19 | |
| 3200 W 277 V AC & HVDC | APP/Saf-D-Grid |
Power Supply Requirements:
There are 2 PSUs installed on the CPU zone and 6 PSUs on the GPU zone.
- Zone 1 (CPU 1U Zone):
- PSU 1
- PSU 2
- Zone 2 (GPU 3U Zone):
- PSU 3
- PSU 4
- PSU 5
- PSU 6
- PSU 7
- PSU 8


PSU-GPU Configuration Matrix
Below table lists the PSU-GPU Configuration Matrix.
| GPU Card | PBT-GPU | 3200 W | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Area | Side A | Side B | Zone Area | Side A | Side B | |||
| CPU Zone | 1 | 0 | CPU Zone | 1 | 1 | |||
| GPU Zone | 3 | 0 | GPU Zone | 3 | 3 | |||
| Not Redundant (4+0) | PSU Redundant (3+1) | A/B Grid (4+0) | Not Redundant (8+0) | PSU Redundant (7+1) | A/B Grid (4+4) | |||
| GPU Zone (3+0) | GPU Zone (2+1) | GPU Zone (3+0) | GPU Zone (6+0) | GPU Zone (5+1) | GPU Zone (3+3) | |||
| Full GPUs | 8x Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| 8x Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 8x Intel Gaudi3 (600W) | 1224 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 8x Nvidia H100 NVL (400W) | 720 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 8x Nvidia L40S (350W) | 550 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 16x Nvidia L4 (72W) | 175 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Half GPUs | 4x Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| 4x Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 4x Intel Gaudi3 (600W) | 1224 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 4x Nvidia H100 NVL (400W) | 720 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 4x Nvidia L40S (350W) | 550 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 8x Nvidia L4 (72W) | 175 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 2x GPUs | Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1080 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 6x GPUs | Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| GPU Card | PBT-GPU | 2400 W | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Area | Side A | Side B | Zone Area | Side A | Side B | |||
| CPU Zone | 1 | 0 | CPU Zone | 1 | 1 | |||
| GPU Zone | 3 | 0 | GPU Zone | 3 | 3 | |||
| Not Redundant (4+0) | PSU Redundant (3+1) | A/B Grid (4+0) | Not Redundant (8+0) | PSU Redundant (7+1) | A/B Grid (4+4) | |||
| GPU Zone (3+0) | GPU Zone (2+1) | GPU Zone (3+0) | GPU Zone (6+0) | GPU Zone (5+1) | GPU Zone (3+3) | |||
| Full GPUs | 8x Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Not Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Not Supported |
| 8x Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1200 | Not Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Not Supported | |
| 8x Intel Gaudi3 (600W) | 1224 | Not Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Not Supported | |
| 8x Nvidia H100 NVL (400W) | 720 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 8x Nvidia L40S (350W) | 550 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 16x Nvidia L4 (72W) | 175 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| Half GPUs | 4x Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| 4x Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 4x Intel Gaudi3 (600W) | 1224 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 4x Nvidia H100 NVL (400W) | 720 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 4x Nvidia L40S (350W) | 550 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 8x Nvidia L4 (72W) | 175 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 2x GPUs | Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1080 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | |
| 6x GPUs | Nvidia H200 NVL (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Not Supported |
| Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 (600W) | 1200 | Supported | Not Supported | SKU not supported | Supported | Supported | Not Supported | |
| Components | Quantity | Total Power Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Fans | 12 | 2160 |
| Baseboard | 1 | 200 |
| NIC | 8 | 1000 |
Redundancy Policy Options
Users can select from various redundancy policies based on system requirements and power availability. Each policy determines how the system behaves during PSU failures and ensures optimal power distribution.
| Redundancy Policy | GPU Power Brake | Trigger Point (Zone 2 GPU) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Redundant | Not supported | System shuts down if PSU is insufficient | All PSUs actively support the system power requirement |
| PSU Redundant | Supported | Depends on iDRAC calculation when PSU drops | iDRAC calculates FTR value based on system power requirement |
| A/B Grid | Supported | Four PSUs lost within a single grid | Splits PSUs into two grids (A and B), each with its own power source |
Not Redundant:
- No failover capability.
- If PSU power is insufficient, the system shuts down immediately.
- All PSUs work together to meet power demand.
PSU Redundant:
- Provides failover capability.
- iDRAC dynamically calculates the required power and adjusts based on PSU availability.
- Ensures system stability during PSU failure.
A/B Grid:
- High-availability configuration.
- PSUs are divided into two independent grids (A and B), each with its own power source.
- Maintains system operation when multiple PSUs fail (up to four PSU drops), with reduced performance.
Cooling fan specifications
The PowerEdgeXE7740 system supports up to:
- four sets of high performance (HPR) platinum grade fans (dual fan module) installed in mid tray
- twelve high performance (HPR) platinum grade fans installed on the front of the system
| Fan type | Abbreviation | Also known as | Label color | Label image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High performance (HPR) platinum fans | HPR PLATINUM | Mid Compute Fan | N/A | ![]() |
| High performance (HPR) platinum fans | HPR PLATINUM | Front GPU Fans | N/A | NOTE:New cooling fans comes with the Front GPU fans label.
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Supported operating systems
The PowerEdge XE7740 system supports the following operating system:
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
System battery specifications
The PowerEdge XE7740 system uses one CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell battery.
Expansion card specifications
| Category | PCIe slot | Width | Processor connection | Height | Length | Slot width | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Slot 21 | DW/SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W |
| Slot 22 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 23 | DW/SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 24 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 25 | DW/SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 26 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 27 | DW/SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 28 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 29 | DW/SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 30 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 31 | DW/SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 32 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 33 | DW/SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 34 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 35 | DW/SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 36 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| PBB (PCIe Base Board) | Slot 1 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W |
| Slot 2 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 3 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 4 | SW | Processor 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 6 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 7 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 8 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| Slot 9 | SW | Processor 0 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | 75 W | |
| OCP | Slot 5 | NA | Processor 0 | NA | NA | x8 | 75 W |
| BOSS | Slot 41 | NA | Processor 0 | NA | NA | x4 | 75 W |
Memory specifications
The PowerEdge XE7740 supports registered (RDIMMs) which use a buffer to reduce memory loading and provide greater density, allowing for the maximum platform memory capacity. Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) are not supported.
| Feature | PowerEdge XE7740 (DDR5) |
|---|---|
| DIMM type | RDIMM |
| Transfer speed | 6400 MT/s (1DPC) and 5200 MT/s
(2DPC) NOTE:Maximum
DIMM transfer speed support dependent on CPU SKU and DIMM
population
|
| Voltage | 1.1 V |
| DIMM Capacity (GB) | Rated DIMM Speed (MT/s) | DIMM Type | Ranks per DIMM | Data Width | DIMM Volts (V) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 6400 | RDIMM | 2 | x8 | 1.1 |
| 64 | 6400 | RDIMM | 2 | x4 | 1.1 |
| 96 | 6400 | RDIMM | 2 | x4 | 1.1 |
| 128 | 6400 | RDIMM | 2 | x4 | 1.1 |
| Memory module sockets | Speed |
|---|---|
| 32, 288-pin | 6400 MT/s (1DPC) and 5200 MT/s (2DPC) |
Storage controller specifications
| Supported storage controller cards | |
|---|---|
Internal Boot
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Drives
- 8 x EDSFF E3.S NVMe (SSD) hot-swappable drives
GPU Specifications
- 8x PCIe Gen 5 x16 DW-FHFL up to 600W or
- 16x PCIe Gen 5 x16 SW-FHFL up to 75W
The PowerEdge XE7740 system supports the following GPU PCIe cards:
| GPUs | Width | Height | Length | Number of cards supported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA H100 | DW | Full Height | Full Length | 2x or 4x or 8x |
| NVIDIA H200 | DW | Full Height | Full Length | 2x or 4x or 8x |
| NVIDIA L40S | DW | Full Height | Full Length | 4x or 8x |
| NVIDIA L4 | SW | Full Height | Full Length | 8x or 16x |
| NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 | DW | Full Height | Full Length | 2x or 4x or 8x |
| Intel Gaudi3 | DW | Full Height | Full Length | 4x or 8x |
NIC port specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Datacenter-Secure Control Module (DC-SCM) | 1 GbE x 1 |
| OCP NIC 3.0 card | 100 GbE x 2, 25 GbE x 4, 25 GbE x 2, 10G x 2 |
| DPU card | 200 GbE x 2 |
| PCIe Add-in Card (AIC) NIC | 400 GbE x 1, 200 GbE x 2, 100 GbE x 2 |
USB ports specifications
| Front | Rear | Internal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB port type | No. of ports | USB port type | No. of ports | USB port type | No. of ports |
| USB 2.0 Type-C dual mode (Host/iDRAC Direct port) | One | USB 3.1-compliant Type-A port | Two | USB 3.1-compliant Type-A port | One |
| USB 2.0-compliant Type-A port (optional) | One | ||||
VGA ports specifications
The PowerEdge XE7740 system supports 1x DB-15 port for VGA on the rear I/O board of the Datacenter Secure Control Module (DC-SCM).
Video specifications
| Resolution | Refresh rate (Hz) | Color depth (bits) |
|---|---|---|
| 640 x 480 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 800 x 600 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1024 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1152 x 864 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 800 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 1024 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1360 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1400 x 1050 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1440 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1680 x 1050 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
Environmental specifications
| Parameters | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 10–35°C (50–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 80% RH with 21°C (69.8°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (33.8°F/984 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft) |
| Parameters | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Maximum temperature gradient (applies to both operation and non-operation) | 20°C in an hour* (36°F in an hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (41°F in 15 minutes), 5°C in an hour* (41°F in an hour) for tape
NOTE:* - Per ASHRAE thermal guidelines for tape hardware, these are not instantaneous rates of temperature change.
|
| Non-operational temperature limits | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Non-operational humidity limits | 5% to 95% RH with 27°C (80.6°F) maximum dew point |
| Maximum non-operational altitude | 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) |
| Maximum operational altitude | 3,048 meters (10,000 ft) |
| Maximum vibration | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | 0.21 Grms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 10 min (all operation orientations) |
| Storage | 1.38 Grms at 7 Hz to 250 Hz for 15 minutes |
| Maximum shock pulse | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | Six consecutively performed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axis of 6 G for up to 11 ms. |
| Storage | Executed shock pulses in z axis (one pulse) of 71G for up to 2ms |
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications
The following table defines the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination. If the levels of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed the specified limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you must rectify the environmental conditions. Remediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
| Particulate contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Air filtration: Conventional Data Center only | Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit
NOTE: Filtering room air with a MERV8 filter, as specified in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 127, is a recommended method for achieving the necessary environmental conditions.
NOTE:Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
NOTE:This condition applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor.
|
| Walk-Up Edge Data Center or Cabinet (sealed, closed loop environment) | Filtration is not required for cabinets that are anticipated to be opened six times or less per year. Class 8 per ISO 1466-1 filtration as defined above is required otherwise.
NOTE: In environments commonly above ISA-71 Class G1 or that may have known challenges, special filters may be required.
|
| Conductive dust: data center and non-data center environments | Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.
NOTE: Conductive dust, which can interfere with equipment operation, can originate from various sources, including manufacturing processes and zinc whiskers that may develop on the plating of raised floor tiles.
NOTE:This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
|
| Corrosive dust: data center and non-data center environments |
NOTE:This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
|
| Gaseous contamination | Specifications | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copper coupon corrosion rate | ISA-71 Class G1: <300 Å/month | Per ANSI/ISA71.04 |
| Silver coupon corrosion rate | ISA-71 Class G1: <200 Å/month | Per ANSI/ISA71.04 |
Thermal restriction matrix
| Label | Description |
|---|---|
| HPR PLATINUM | High-performance Platinum (HPR PLTM) fan |
| HSK | Heat sink |
| LP | Low profile |
| FH | Full height |
| FL | Full length |
| Configuration | 8 x EDSFF E3.S NVMe | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | TDP | Cores | Fan Type | Ambient temperature |
| 6787P | 350 W | 86 | HPR PLATINUM | 35°C |
| 6767P | 350 W | 64 | ||
| 6747P | 330 W | 48 | ||
| Heat sink | Processor TDP |
|---|---|
| CPU HSK | Supports all TDP |
| Configuration | 8 x EDSFF E3.S NVMe | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear storage | No rear drives | |
| Memory/GPU | HPR PLATINUM fans with CPU HSK | |
| Ambient temperature | ||
| Memory | 128GB RDIMM 6400 | 35°C |
| 96GB RDIMM 6400 | 35°C | |
| 64GB RDIMM 6400 | 35°C | |
| 32GB RDIMM 6400 | 35°C | |
| GPU
8x GPU |
NVIDIA H200 NVL | 30°C |
| NVIDIA H100 NVL | 35°C | |
| NVIDIA L40S | 35°C | |
| NVIDIA L4 | 35°C | |
| NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 | 30°C* | |
| Intel Gaudi3 | 35°C | |
Other Restrictions
- 100 Gb and higher OCP cards require an 85°C optical cable or DAC.
- DPU B3220:
- The DAC cable has a maximum ambient temperature limit of 30°C for supported operation.
- AOC cable is not supported.






























