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Silver 2U rack server with front drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Gold 6132 14C 512GB 2× 960GB SATA SSD H730P

SKU CH-XWXM-9X05T

2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, dual 960GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 960 GB SATA SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6GHz handle heavy workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large datasets
  • 2x 960GB SATA SSDs with H730P RAID controller protect data
  • Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 plus dual 1Gb RJ45 enable fast networking
  • 2U rack chassis with 8x 2.5" bays and iDRAC9 Enterprise simplifies management

Server purpose

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for compute-intensive workloads. It targets organisations that need dense virtualisation, database processing or high-performance computing in a standard rack footprint.

Storage and controller impact

Two 960GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot and application storage while the H730P RAID controller adds hardware RAID levels and cache protection. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays leave six empty slots for future capacity expansion without adding external enclosures.

Interface and expansion limits

Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots support additional network, storage or accelerator cards but restrict bandwidth to Gen 3 speeds. The Intel X550 NDC delivers two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports, capping onboard networking at 10Gb Ethernet without extra adapters.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $6,088.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% 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 RAM512 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 960 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

When will the 960GB SATA SSDs need replacement under heavy write workloads?

The 960GB SATA SSDs have no published endurance rating; monitor SMART wear indicators via iDRAC9 Enterprise and replace when the media-wear metric approaches its threshold.

Which component hits its limit first when the dual Gold 6132 CPUs run at 2.6GHz continuously?

The 1100W redundant power supplies set the sustained ceiling; if combined CPU, memory and drive draw exceeds 1100W the system will throttle or shut down.

How loud are the fans and what is the heat output when the R740 runs all day with 512GB DDR4 populated?

Dell does not publish acoustic or thermal figures for this configuration; the 2U chassis uses variable-speed fans controlled by iDRAC9 to match the 1100W PSU capacity.

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