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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 6132 14C 2.6GHz 256GB DDR4 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-SM1E-V4PKS

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6 GHz, 256 GB DDR4, eight 1.2 TB SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs provide high parallel throughput at 2.6GHz
  • 256GB DDR4 across 16 modules supports memory-intensive workloads
  • Eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives offer fast storage capacity
  • H730P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with cache protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise allows full remote server management

Dense compute in 2U

The Dell PowerEdge R740 packs dual Intel Gold 6132 processors with 14 cores each at 2.6 GHz into a 2U rack chassis. Sixteen DDR4 modules deliver 256 GB of memory for virtualisation clusters or database workloads. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays are filled with 1.2 TB 10K SAS disks behind an H730P RAID controller.

Eight 2.5-inch bays limit raw capacity

The chassis accepts only eight 2.5-inch drives, so total spindle count is fixed at eight. Buyers who need more storage than eight 1.2 TB SAS disks provide must look elsewhere because no additional internal bays exist. External enclosures or a different platform are required for larger arrays.

Rails and iDRAC9 simplify rack deployment

Sliding rails are included for quick mounting in standard cabinets. iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote console, power control and firmware updates over the network. The only common issue is forgetting to licence iDRAC features after the factory trial expires.

How it compares

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Price $2,610.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 GB
Storage
Installed storage8x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What does 256 GB of DDR4 installed across sixteen 16 GB modules mean for workload capacity?

It provides 256 GB of DDR4 memory using sixteen 16 GB PC4-2666 modules, giving ample capacity for virtualisation, databases or large in-memory workloads.

How do the Intel X550 network ports limit real-world throughput?

The X550 adapter delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports, capping wired network throughput at 10 Gbps per 10 Gb port.

What rack space and bay layout does this 2U chassis need to fit?

It occupies 2U of rack height and uses eight 2.5-inch drive bays, with rails included for standard rack mounting.

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