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Black 2U rack server with six drive bays populated

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U 2x Gold 6126 12C 256GB 6x 300GB 10K SAS H730P

SKU CH-657A-XD767

2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, six 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage6x 300 GB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual Intel Gold 6126 12-core processors handle heavy workloads at 2.6GHz
  • 256GB DDR4 memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
  • Six 300GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage access
  • H730P RAID controller manages data protection and performance
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

2U Rack Server for Virtualisation

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It ships with dual Intel Gold 6126 processors, each running at 2.6GHz with twelve cores and 19.25M cache. A full complement of 256GB DDR4 memory is installed across sixteen 16GB modules operating at 2666 MT/s. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for storage expansion.

Storage Configuration with H730P RAID

Six 300GB 10K SAS drives are factory-installed behind a PERC H730P hardware RAID controller. This combination delivers low-latency block access for transactional applications and supports multiple RAID levels for data protection. Two drive bays remain open for additional capacity or a hot-spare configuration. The controller manages the array independently of the host CPUs.

Redundant Power and Remote Management

Dual 1100W redundant power supplies maintain uptime during a module failure or mains event. The iDRAC9 Enterprise remote-management module provides out-of-band console access, power control and firmware updates over a dedicated network interface. Integrated Intel X550 networking supplies two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for data and management traffic.

How it compares

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Price $3,425.99
Pricier than about 69% 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
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM256 GB
Storage
Installed storage6x 300 GB 10K SAS
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 a running R740?

The system ships with 16 modules of 16 GB PC4-2666 DDR4, filling all slots for immediate 256 GB capacity.

How does the H730P controller limit the six 300 GB 10K SAS drives?

The H730P manages the six 300 GB 10K SAS drives through its SAS interface and onboard cache for RAID operation.

What physical space does the 2U R740 chassis need in a rack?

The 2U chassis occupies two rack units and provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays, six of which are populated.

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