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DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 256GB 6x 120GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-QPFA-N49XV

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs, 256GB DDR4 memory, six 120GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage6x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 processors at 2.6 GHz power demanding workloads
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules handles large datasets and virtualization
  • Six 120 GB SATA SSDs with H730P RAID controller provide protected fast storage
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management and monitoring
  • Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and Intel X550 10 Gb Ethernet support extensive expansion

Dual Gold 6132 14-Core Server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores and 19.25 MB cache. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMMs at 2666 MT/s and six 120 GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and compute clusters that need high core density in a compact chassis. Buyers needing GPU acceleration or more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays should look elsewhere.

1100 W Redundant Power with iDRAC9

Two 1100 W redundant power supplies feed the system, allowing continued operation if one unit fails. The integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise controller provides out-of-band remote management, firmware updates and console access over a dedicated network interface. Thermals are handled by the standard 2U airflow design; acoustic output will reflect a dense dual-socket server under load. No optical drive is fitted, freeing internal space for storage and expansion cards.

8 PCIe Gen 3 Slots and 10 Gb Ethernet

Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots support additional network adapters, storage controllers or accelerators. The onboard Intel X550 NDC delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible network segmentation. Six of the eight 2.5-inch bays are populated with the included SSDs, leaving two bays open for growth. Rails, bezel and power cords are included for immediate rack mounting.

How it compares

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Price $2,591.99
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 storage6x 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 install the H730P RAID controller and what step is commonly missed?

The H730P fits into a dedicated internal slot; the step often missed is connecting the cables from the 2.5 inch drive backplane to the controller before powering on.

What maintenance will the 120GB SATA SSDs require over time?

The 6x 120GB SATA SSDs have no moving parts; monitor SMART health via iDRAC9 Enterprise and replace any drive that reports media wear or reallocated sectors.

What limit appears first when the dual Gold 6132 CPUs run sustained workloads?

The 1100W redundant power supply and 2U chassis airflow set the thermal and power ceiling before the 14 core processors reach their maximum frequency.

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