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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 512GB 8x 960GB SATA SSD H730P

SKU CH-7G70-RR2ZC

2U rack server with dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 and eight 960GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 960 GB SATA SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6 GHz for heavy compute
  • 512 GB DDR4-2400 memory across 16 DIMMs supports large workloads
  • Eight 960 GB SATA SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage
  • H730P RAID controller manages arrays with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Rack server with dual Gold 6132 CPUs

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6132 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores and 19.25 MB cache. The system ships with 512 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules of 32 GB at PC4-2400 speed. Eight 960 GB SATA SSDs fill the 2.5-inch drive bays behind an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise and networking uses an Intel X550 adapter with two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports.

Suits dense virtualisation.

This configuration suits organisations that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact rack footprint for virtualisation, database or application hosting. The eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow storage or networking expansion. Buyers who need GPU acceleration or more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays should look at a different platform. The server includes redundant 1100 W power supplies, rails, bezel and power cords.

Deciding spec: 512 GB DDR4 in 16 DIMM slots

The installed memory of 512 GB DDR4 across all 16 DIMM slots is the specification that determines fit. If your workload requires this capacity immediately, the server is ready to deploy. If you need a different memory layout or room to grow beyond the populated slots, another configuration will be necessary.

How it compares

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Price $7,820.99
Pricier than about 85% 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

What does 512GB of DDR4 memory mean for workload capacity?

Sixteen 32GB PC4-2400 modules give the server 512GB total RAM, supporting large virtualisation clusters or in-memory databases without swapping.

How fast can the Intel X550 10Gb RJ45 ports actually move data?

Each 10Gb RJ45 link caps at 10 gigabits per second; real throughput depends on cabling, switch buffers and CPU offload, but the physical interface cannot exceed that rate.

Will the 2U chassis fit in a standard 19-inch rack with the included rails?

Yes — the R740 is a 2U rack unit designed for 19-inch cabinets and the supplied sliding rails mount directly to square or threaded holes.

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