DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Xeon Gold 6130 2.1 GHz 16-core 768 GB DDR4 8× 400 GB SSD H730P

Dell PowerEdge R740 dual-socket server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. It ships with 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 24 slots and eight 400 GB SATA SSDs managed by a PERC H730P controller. The platform targets organisations that need dense compute and storage in a standard rack footprint.

Check CPU socket, memory slots and drive bays

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and that the LGA 3647 socket matches the installed Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs. The system includes 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, all populated with 32 GB modules, so any memory expansion requires removing existing sticks. Eight 2.5-inch SATA drive bays are occupied by the supplied SSDs; additional storage would need a different chassis or external enclosure.

Redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

Dual hot-swap 750 watt platinum-rated power supplies deliver redundancy and efficient power conversion under typical workloads. The Intel C620 chipset and PERC H730P controller with battery-backed cache operate within the thermal envelope of the 2U chassis. Fan speeds adjust automatically to maintain component temperatures while keeping acoustic output appropriate for a data-centre environment.