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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U 2x Gold 6126 12C 256GB 4x 480GB SATA SSD H730P

SKU CH-CS5B-CS40T

2U rack server with dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 memory, four 480GB SATA SSDs and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 480 GB SATA SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 processors run at 2.6GHz for demanding workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large datasets
  • 4x 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management enables full out-of-band control
  • 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots and Intel X550 10Gb Ethernet offer extensive expansion

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It ships with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 12 cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules.

H730P RAID controller with 4 x 480 GB SATA SSDs

The PERC H730P controller manages the four installed 480 GB SATA SSDs in a hardware RAID configuration. This controller decides whether the storage performance and redundancy meet the application requirements. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for future expansion.

iDRAC9 Enterprise and redundant 1100 W power

The bundled iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote management, including virtual console and lifecycle automation. Redundant 1100 W power supplies protect against single-supply failure. Rails, bezel and power cords are included for immediate rack installation.

How it compares

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Price $3,785.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Storage
Installed storage4x 480 GB SATA SSD
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What does 256 GB of DDR4 memory mean for workloads on this server?

256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules at 2666 MT/s supports virtualization and database workloads with room for many concurrent virtual machines or large in-memory datasets.

What does the H730P RAID controller cap in practice?

The H730P RAID controller manages the four 480 GB SATA SSDs and supports additional drives up to the chassis limit of eight 2.5-inch bays with hardware RAID levels.

What does the 2U rack height and eight 2.5-inch drive bays need to fit or mount?

The 2U chassis requires a standard 19-inch rack with 2U of vertical space and includes rails for mounting; eight 2.5-inch drive bays are populated with four SATA SSDs.

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