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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2x Gold 6126 12C 64GB 2x 120GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-YFAW-89BJC

A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, dual 120GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 processors handle demanding workloads at 2.6 GHz
  • 64 GB DDR4 memory across four 16 GB modules supports virtualisation density
  • H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays for storage growth
  • Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management enables full out-of-band server control

Purpose-built compute node

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each delivering 12 cores at 2.6GHz. It ships with 64GB of DDR4 memory arranged as four 16GB modules running at 2666 MT/s. The platform targets virtualisation hosts, database clusters and high-density compute workloads that demand dual-socket performance in a compact form factor.

Thermal and power profile

Redundant 1100W power supplies feed the chassis, which houses eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for high-throughput connectivity. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote power cycling, sensor monitoring and firmware updates without physical access to the rack.

Included hardware and management

Two 120GB SATA RI SSDs connect to the H730P RAID controller, offering hardware RAID levels for the boot volume. The package includes a front bezel without LCD, sliding rails and power cords for immediate rack installation. iDRAC9 Enterprise licences are pre-activated, so automated deployment and lifecycle management are available from first boot.

How it compares

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Price $1,042.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 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

How do I seat the Intel Gold 6126 processors and the 16 GB DDR4 DIMMs without bending pins?

Align the triangle on each Gold 6126 with the socket marker, lower the lever straight down, then press each 16 GB DDR4 module into its slot until both side clips click.

When will the 120 GB SATA SSDs or the H730P controller battery need replacement?

The 120 GB SATA SSDs are read-intensive; plan to swap them once their SMART wear indicator reaches the rated limit, and replace the H730P RAID battery every three to five years.

At what point does the 1100 W redundant power supply become the bottleneck during constant load?

With dual Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6 GHz, full 64 GB DDR4 population and eight 2.5" drives, sustained draw can approach the 1100 W PSU rating, making power the first limit.

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