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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server silver front bezel eight drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 1× Gold 6142 16C 128GB 4× 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P

SKU CH-E5RR-Z5557

A 2U rack server with one 16-core Gold 6142 processor, 128 GB DDR4 memory and four 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives on an H740P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
  • Disk controllerH740P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 16-core Gold 6142 CPU powers demanding workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports large datasets
  • Four 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide high-capacity storage
  • H740P RAID controller manages data redundancy
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation, database and compute workloads. It ships with a single Intel Gold 6142 processor, 128GB of DDR4 memory and four 2TB 7.2K SAS drives managed by an H740P controller. Remote management is provided by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Upgrade from older 2U platforms

Replaces earlier 2U servers that lack PCIe Gen 3 slot density or integrated 10Gb networking. The jump is worthwhile when workloads need up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots, dual 10Gb RJ45 ports and redundant 1100W power supplies in a single chassis.

Capacity and headroom

The configuration delivers 128GB DDR4 across eight 16GB modules running at 2666 MT/s and 8TB of raw SAS storage in a 2.5-inch bay layout. Memory headroom remains for additional DIMMs, while the eight-bay chassis supports further 2.5-inch drives. Compute ceiling is set by the single 16-core Gold 6142 at 2.6GHz with 19.25MB cache.

How it compares

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Price $4,393.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Storage
Installed storage4x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
Disk controllerH740P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How many 2.5 inch drive bays does the R740 chassis provide for the installed 7.2K SAS drives?

The chassis supports up to 8x 2.5" drive bays, with 4x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS drives currently installed.

Which iDRAC licence is included for remote installation and firmware updates?

iDRAC9 Enterprise is included, enabling full remote console access, virtual media and automated firmware updates.

When should the 1100W redundant power supplies be replaced to maintain redundancy?

Replace a unit immediately if the iDRAC9 Enterprise console reports a PSU fault or amber LED, keeping the second 1100W supply online.

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