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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1x Gold 6148 20C 128GB 4x 120GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-S1D4-YA3EP

A 2U rack server with a 20‑core Intel Gold 6148 processor, 128GB DDR4 memory, four 120GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 20-core Intel Gold 6148 drives heavy workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory handles large datasets
  • 4x 120GB SATA SSDs deliver fast boot
  • H730P RAID controller protects stored data
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for dense compute workloads. It ships with one Intel Gold 6148 processor running at 2.4GHz with 20 cores and 27.5M cache. Memory totals 128GB DDR4 across eight 16GB modules at 2666 MT/s. The chassis holds eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes iDRAC9 Enterprise for remote management.

Suits virtualisation hosts needing core density

This configuration suits virtualisation hosts needing core density and redundant 1100W power in a 2U form factor. Buyers who want more storage capacity than four 120GB SATA SSDs provide should look elsewhere. The single CPU limits maximum memory capacity and PCIe lane count compared to dual-socket builds. Workloads requiring optical media or an LCD bezel are not supported.

Single Gold 6148 20-core processor

The single Gold 6148 20-core processor is the specification that decides fit. It delivers 20 threads at 2.4GHz with 27.5M cache for multi-threaded applications. Adding a second processor later is possible but not included. If the workload needs more than 20 cores or higher per-core frequency, this server is not the right part.

How it compares

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Price $1,699.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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 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

Should I add more 120GB SATA SSDs or larger SATA drives to the four empty 2.5" bays?

The chassis has eight 2.5" bays total; four are filled with 120GB SATA SSDs, leaving four open for additional SATA SSDs or HDDs managed by the H730P controller.

How does the single Gold 6148 at 2.4GHz with 20 cores perform in a 2U rack server?

One Gold 6148 provides 20 cores at 2.4GHz with 27.5M cache, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for virtualisation or database workloads within the 2U power and thermal envelope.

What does the Intel X550 NDC with 2x 10Gb RJ45 and 2x 1Gb RJ45 cap at in practice?

The NDC delivers two 10Gb RJ45 ports and two 1Gb RJ45 ports, so network throughput is capped at 10Gb per 10Gb port and 1Gb per 1Gb port over copper cabling.

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