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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 8x 960GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-62RB-PWPBA

A 2U rack server with dual 12‑core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, eight 960GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 960 GB SATA SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 slots supports large datasets
  • Eight 960GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller
  • Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 plus dual 1Gb RJ45 networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with redundant 1100W power supply

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This 2U rack server ships with dual Intel Gold 6126 processors, each delivering 12 cores at 2.6 GHz. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4 memory across sixteen 32 GB modules. Eight 960 GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller provide high-capacity flash storage in a compact chassis. It targets organisations that need dense compute and storage in a standard rack footprint.

Included accessories and management

Rails, a front bezel without LCD, and power cords arrive in the box so the unit can be racked immediately. The iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote management, firmware updates and console access without extra licensing cost. Dual redundant 1100 W power supplies are pre-installed, removing the need to source matching PSUs separately.

PCIe Gen 3 expansion capacity

Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for additional network cards, accelerators or storage controllers. This slot count determines whether the server can support the required add-in cards alongside the onboard Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports. Buyers needing more than eight Gen 3 devices must consider a different platform.

How it compares

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Price $8,325.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 storage8x 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

How often should the redundant 1100W power supplies be inspected or replaced in a 2U rack?

Dell recommends checking the 1100W redundant PSUs during routine server maintenance; the iDRAC9 Enterprise module logs power-health events so you can schedule a swap before a unit fails.

Which component hits its limit first when the dual Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6GHz continuously?

The 12-core Gold 6126 processors reach their thermal ceiling first; the H730P RAID controller and 8x 960GB SATA SSDs still have headroom under sustained load.

What noise and heat levels should I expect from the 2U chassis with all 16 DIMM slots and eight drive bays populated?

With 512GB DDR4 and eight SSDs installed, the 2U R740 runs its fans at elevated speed; iDRAC9 Enterprise reports real-time inlet temperature and fan RPM so you can monitor acoustics in your rack row.

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