Dell PowerEdge XE7740 Server with Gaudi 3 Breaks Barriers to Enterprise AI Accessibility

The demand for efficient, scalable and cost-effective AI infrastructure has never been higher.

To meet this need, Dell Technologies, Inc. introduces the PowerEdge XE7740 server, featuring Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators – available for the 1st time.

Dell is proud to be the 1st to market with an integrated server configuration featuring the Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe AI accelerator. The PowerEdge XE7740 is designed to offer AI acceleration, flexibility and performance. It delivers the ease of integration of the PowerEdge R-Series with the performance and scalability of PowerEdge XE-Series, advanced networking and 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 8 double-wide or PCIe accelerators. With configurations supporting up to 8 individual Gaudi 3 accelerators, the XE7740 optionally offers 2 groups of 4-way bridged accelerators. 4-way Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerator bridging integrates 900GB/s ⁽¹⁾ combined throughput for accelerator-to-accelerator communication over 18x200GbE interfaces using Remote 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 8 full-height PCIe slots and an integrated OCP networking module. With frictionless integration into existing infrastructures, XE7740 overcomes the power/rack limitations many enterprises face, operating efficiently in ~10kW racks common in existing data centers.

Seamless integration
The XE7740 is purpose-built for enterprise AI and integration into existing air-cooled racks, thanks to innovative Dell Smart Cooling. Powered by up to 8 Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators, it supports AI workflow integration with optimization for popular models like Llama4, lama3, Deepseek, Phi4, Qwen3, Falcon3, and more. Alongside a diverse catalog 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 organizations looking to scale AI workloads reliably and efficiently.

Real-world applications for enterprise AI:

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 personalization in retail and e-commerce

The Intel Gaudi 3 PCIe accelerators integrate smoothly with PyTorch and platforms like Hugging Face, enabling organizations to fine-tune models or infer complex AI models efficiently.

Making AI more accessible
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 centers 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 utilization costs and cloud egress charges, the XE7740 empowers businesses to streamline on-premises AI projects without compromising performance or data security.

Transforming AI innovation
The 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 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 user flexibility and performance for AI applications. Available, it’s designed to help your business unlock the full potential of AI.

^[1] Source Intel