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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server front view with eight drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Gold 6142 16C 512GB 6× 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P

SKU CH-3WNR-R8XYS

Two-socket 2U rack server with dual 16-core Intel Gold 6142 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 and six 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives on an H740P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage6x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
  • Disk controllerH740P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 16-core Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 total cores
  • 512GB DDR4 memory supports heavy virtualisation workloads
  • 12TB of 7.2K SAS storage on H740P RAID controller
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
  • 2U rack form factor fits standard 8-bay 2.5" chassis

Server Identity

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for compute-intensive workloads. It ships with two Intel Gold 6142 processors, each delivering 16 cores, and 512 GB of DDR4 memory. Six 2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives and an H740P controller provide the storage foundation.

Fit and Limits

This configuration suits virtualization hosts, database nodes and analytics clusters that need high core counts and large memory capacity. Buyers who need 10 K spindle speeds for higher random IOPS should consider a different drive set. The 8-bay 2.5 inch chassis limits total drive count compared to larger enclosures.

Deciding Specification

The dual Gold 6142 CPUs provide 32 total cores at 2.6 GHz with 19.25 MB cache per processor. This core density and clock speed determine whether the server meets your throughput targets for licensed software or parallel tasks.

How it compares

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Price $11,018.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 storage6x 2 TB 7.2K NL SAS
Disk controllerH740P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

Does the server include rails for a 2U rack so I can mount it immediately?

The listing states that rails are included with the chassis, so the 2U server can be installed in a standard rack without extra hardware.

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

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

How do I confirm the H740P controller sees all six 2 TB SAS drives after power-on?

During POST the H740P BIOS will enumerate each 2 TB 7.2K SAS drive; you can also log into iDRAC9 Enterprise and check the storage inventory for all six drives.

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