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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and Dell badge

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1x Gold 6132 14C 32GB 2x 480GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-C7H9-NS51A

2U rack server with 14-core Gold 6132, 32GB DDR4, dual 480GB SATA SSDs and H730P RAID

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 480 GB SATA SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 14-core Gold 6132 CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance
  • 32GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
  • 2x 480GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage
  • H730P RAID controller enables flexible data protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server for compute

This 2U rack server ships with a single Intel Gold 6132 processor delivering 14 cores at 2.6GHz and 19.25M cache. It includes 32GB of DDR4 memory in two 16GB modules running at 2666 MT/s. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for expansion cards.

Verify rack depth, power circuit

The unit requires a standard 19-inch rack with sufficient depth for a 2U chassis and rails. Dual redundant 1100W power supplies need two compatible PDU outlets on the same circuit. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports, so plan switch ports and cabling accordingly.

Sustained operation relies on redundant cooling

Hot-plug redundant fans and dual 1100W power supplies keep the system running during component failure or maintenance. The H730P RAID controller manages the two 480GB SATA SSDs with cache protection for continuous write workloads. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote monitoring and firmware updates without taking the host offline.

How it compares

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Price $1,501.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM32 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 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

Does the box include rails and power cords, or must I buy them separately?

Rails and power cords are included in the box; no separate purchase is needed for them.

Should I choose the single Gold 6132 14-core CPU or add a second processor later?

The server ships with one Gold 6132 2.6 GHz 14-core processor; a second socket is available for future expansion.

What does the 32 GB DDR4 2666 figure mean for actual workloads?

It provides 32 GB across two 16 GB DDR4 2666 modules, leaving ten DIMM slots free for future memory upgrades.

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