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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 1x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 2x 120GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-T1B4-4SFN9

2U rack server with 14-core Intel Gold 6132, 64GB DDR4, dual 120GB SATA SSD and H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 14-core Gold 6132 handles heavy workloads
  • 64GB DDR4 memory supports demanding applications
  • 2x 120GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot storage
  • H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Ready-to-deploy 2U rack server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 arrives configured with a single Intel Gold 6132 processor, 64GB of DDR4 memory and two 120GB SATA SSDs behind an H730P RAID controller. It targets IT teams that need a validated platform for virtualisation, database or general-purpose workloads without waiting for a custom build.

Thermals and power in normal use

Redundant 1100W power supplies share the load, keeping the system running if one unit fails. The 2U chassis uses Dell's engineered airflow to cool the 14-core CPU and memory across eight 2.5-inch drive bays, while iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote thermal monitoring and power capping.

Capacity ceiling that decides fit

Eight 2.5-inch bays set the maximum internal storage count, so buyers planning larger direct-attached arrays must add external enclosures. The single-socket design also limits total memory to the installed 64GB unless a second processor kit is sourced separately.

How it compares

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Price $1,056.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How do I install the 120 GB SATA SSDs into the 2.5‑inch drive bays and what step is often missed?

Slide each SSD into an empty 2.5‑inch bay until the latch clicks, then use the H730P RAID controller BIOS or iDRAC9 to create a virtual disk before the OS sees the drives.

Which components will need replacement first during long‑term operation?

The two 120 GB SATA RI SSDs have a finite write‑endurance rating and will wear out before the DDR4 memory, Gold 6132 CPU or 1100 W redundant power supplies.

What limit appears first when the server runs sustained workloads?

The 64 GB DDR4 capacity across four 16 GB modules fills up before the 14‑core Gold 6132 at 2.6 GHz or the dual 10 GbE ports become bottlenecks.

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