The demand for efficient, scalable and cost-effective AI infrastructure has never been higher. To meet this need, Dell introduces the PowerEdge XE7740 server, featuring Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators – available for the first time today. Dell is proud to be the first to market with an integrated server configuration featuring the new Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe AI accelerator. The PowerEdge XE7740 is designed to offer powerful AI acceleration, flexibility and performance. The 4U PowerEdge XE7740 delivers the ease of integration of the PowerEdge R-Series with the performance and scalability of PowerEdge XE-Series, advanced networking and powerful accelerator configurations to meet the growing needs of AI development.
Whether you’re fine-tuning AI models for specific business workflows or running high-performance inferencing, the XE7740 simplifies deployment, improves operations and sets new benchmarks for AI price vs. performance. Now enterprise business and industries like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications and retail have even more freedom to choose right-sized AI infrastructure.
Flexible, high-performance AI power
The XE7740 is highly flexible, accommodating up to eight double-wide or PCIe accelerators. With configurations supporting up to 8 individual Gaudi 3 accelerators, the XE7740 optionally offers two groups of 4-way bridged accelerators. 4-way Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerator bridging integrates 1,200 GBps[1] combined throughput for accelerator-to-accelerator communication over 18x 200GbE interfaces using Remate Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2). Accelerator-to-accelerator bridging is crucial for larger-scale AI models and larger memory spaces, ensuring workflow scalability and flexibility.
This server isn’t just about raw computing power; it delivers flexible networking with up to a 1:1 accelerator to Network Interface Card (NIC) ratio through eight full-height PCIe slots and an integrated OCP networking module. With frictionless integration into existing infrastructures, XE7740 overcomes the power-per-rack limitations many enterprises face, operating efficiently in ~10kW racks common in existing data centres.
Seamless integration
The XE7740 is purpose-built for enterprise AI and seamless integration into existing air-cooled racks, thanks to innovative Dell Smart Cooling. Powered by up to 8 Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators, it supports seamless AI workflow integration with optimisation for popular models like Llama4, Llama3, Deepseek, Phi4, Qwen3, Falcon3, and more. Alongside a diverse catalogue of existing models, Gaudi 3 allows enterprises to accelerate AI adoption effortlessly. Its efficient design ensures high performance without costly power and cooling upgrades, making it ideal for organisations looking to scale AI workloads reliably and efficiently.
Real-world applications for enterprise AI
Dell PowerEdge XE7740 is tailored for various AI workloads, including but not limited to:
- Large Language Model (LLM) inferencing and fine-tuning
- Multimodal AI applications, such as image and speech recognition
- Data-intensive healthcare analysis and genome sequencing
- Financial services fraud detection and risk mitigation
- Real-time personalisation in retail and e-commerce
The Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators integrate smoothly with PyTorch and platforms like Hugging Face, enabling organisations to fine-tune models or infer complex AI models efficiently.
Making AI more accessible
Dell PowerEdge XE7740 servers make enterprise-grade AI adoption more accessible and help enterprises overcome perceived barriers to AI adoption. These servers offer:
- Cost efficiency: The XE7740 offers a compelling price-to-performance ratio, ensuring you get more AI capability for less.
- Scalability: With modular configurations and optional accelerator bridging, enterprises have greater flexibility to right-size and grow their AI capabilities incrementally.
- Compatibility: Designed for enterprise data centres with stringent power and cooling limitations, the XE7740 ensures seamless integration, eliminating the need for retrofitting infrastructure.
By reducing unpredictable pay-as-you-go accelerator utilisation costs and cloud egress charges, the XE7740 empowers businesses to streamline on-premises AI projects without compromising performance or data security.
Transforming AI innovation
Dell PowerEdge XE7740 with Gaudi 3 is enabling more than today’s AI workloads—it is about preparing enterprises for the future of AI while keeping a competitive edge. This scalable and adaptable infrastructure offers durable value, allowing businesses to pivot effortlessly as AI technologies evolve. With prevalidated AI designs and seamless integration into existing ecosystems, the XE7740 accelerates AI adoption and ensures businesses can meet their unique workload requirements with precision, staying ahead in an increasingly competitive business landscape.
Ready to elevate your AI journey?
The Dell PowerEdge XE7740 featuring Gaudi 3 gives you unmatched flexibility and performance for AI applications. Available today, it’s designed to help your business unlock the full potential of AI. Go to Dell PowerEdge XE7740 product page to learn more.
[1] Source : https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/content-details/817488/intel-gaudi-3-ai-accelerator-hl-338-pcie-add-in-card-product-brief.html
