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Silver 2U rack server with front bezel eight drive bays and dual power supplies

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16-Core 128GB DDR4 8x 600GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-87T6-GXPBV

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon processors, 128GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 600GB SAS drives on a H730P RAID controller, and quad-port 1GbE/10GbE networking

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs provide 16 cores each at 2.1 GHz base with 3.7 GHz turbo
  • 128 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC memory across 8 modules for high-capacity workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery-backed cache
  • Eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives in 2.5 inch bays deliver fast 12 Gb/s storage
  • iDRAC 9 Enterprise enables remote management with redundant 750 W platinum power supplies

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Server

The DELL PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for demanding workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1GHz with 16 cores. The system includes 128GB of DDR4 2666MHz registered ECC memory across eight modules. Eight 600GB 10K SAS drives and a PERC H730P controller provide high-performance storage out of the box.

Installation notes for rack deployment

The server includes ready rails and a front bezel for standard 2U rack mounting. Redundant hot-swap 750W platinum power supplies allow maintenance without downtime. The iDRAC 9 Enterprise module enables remote deployment and monitoring before the operating system loads. Verify rail compatibility with your specific rack depth and ensure adequate airflow clearance for the 2U form factor.

Pre-purchase configuration checks

Confirm your rack provides sufficient depth and power distribution for dual 750W supplies. The PERC H730P supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 plus pass-through modes. The Intel X520/I350 network daughter card delivers two 1GbE and two 10Gb SFP+ ports requiring compatible switching infrastructure. Memory expands to 3TB across 24 slots using DDR4 registered ECC modules only.

How it compares

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Price $1,343.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 128 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 15,103 items is 128 GB.
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R740
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count16-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 3647
ChipsetIntel C620
Processor speed2.1 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Memory slot count24
Storage
Installed SSDNo
Disk controllerDell Perc H730P 2 GB Controller
Drive interfaceSAS
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell Intel X520/I350 Quad Port 2x 1GbE 2x 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slotsRiser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 × 16 slots
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height2U
Software
Operating systemNo

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the H730P controller and all eight 600 GB SAS drives are recognised after first boot?

Open the PERC H730P BIOS utility during POST and verify the controller firmware version and all eight 600 GB SAS drives appear in the physical disk list with healthy status.

What components are included and what must I source separately?

The unit ships with two Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 128 GB DDR4 ECC memory, H730P controller, eight 600 GB 10 K SAS drives, X520/I350 quad-port NIC, iDRAC9 Enterprise, two 750 W PSUs, rails and bezel; OS licences and any additional drives or memory are not included.

Should I choose the 128 GB DDR4 configuration or expand toward the 3 TB maximum?

Start with the installed 128 GB (8×16 GB) DDR4 2666 MHz if your workload fits; add registered ECC modules in the remaining 16 slots only when application demand exceeds the current capacity.

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