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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 1x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 2x 300GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-A0T7-F5QGX

2U rack server with 14-core Gold 6132 CPU, 64GB DDR4, dual 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 300 GB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 14-core Gold 6132 drives demanding workloads
  • 64GB DDR4 in four 16GB modules supports large datasets
  • 2x 300GB 10K SAS on H730P RAID delivers fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 provides 2x 10Gb and 2x 1Gb RJ45 network links
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around one Intel Gold 6132 processor with 14 cores at 2.6 GHz. It ships with 64 GB DDR4 memory in four 16 GB modules and two 300 GB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P RAID controller. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for expansion cards. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Suitable Workloads and Limitations

This server suits virtualisation hosts, database nodes and general-purpose compute clusters that need hardware RAID and dual 10 Gb Ethernet ports. Buyers who need a second CPU socket populated should look elsewhere. Workloads demanding more than 64 GB of memory or additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5-inch slots will require a different configuration.

Deciding Specification — 14-Core Gold 6132 CPU

The single 14-core Intel Gold 6132 processor at 2.6 GHz with 19.25 MB cache defines the compute ceiling. If your licensing or threading model needs more cores per socket, this unit will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $1,325.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 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

Does the R740 include rails so it can be mounted in a standard 2U rack?

Yes, rails are included with the 2U chassis so the server can be installed directly into a standard rack cabinet.

Can the Intel X550 10Gb RJ45 ports negotiate down to 1Gb for older switches?

The NDC provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports, so the 10Gb links will auto-negotiate to 1Gb when connected to legacy switches.

How can I confirm the H730P RAID controller sees both 300GB SAS drives after first boot?

Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise web interface, navigate to the storage overview and verify both 300GB 10K SAS drives appear as ready under the H730P controller.

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