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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Xeon Gold 6130 2.1GHz 16 Core 768GB DDR4 8x 600GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-ZZRE-3P1TX

Dual-socket 2U rack server with two 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors at 2.1 GHz, 768 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730P RAID controller, eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives, quad-port 1/10 GbE networking.

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM768 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Installed SSDNo
  • ChipsetIntel C620
  • Processor core count16-Core Processor
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 CPUs deliver 32 cores at up to 3.7 GHz Turbo
  • 768 GB DDR4 2666 MHz ECC memory across 24 slots supports heavy workloads
  • PERC H730P 2 GB controller enables RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 with battery backup
  • Eight 600 GB 10 K SAS drives provide high-speed 2.5" storage capacity
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise plus quad-port 1/10 GbE networking simplifies remote management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for data-centre workloads. It ships with two Intel Xeon Gold 6130 processors, each running at 2.1 GHz with 16 cores. The system includes 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory and eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives managed by a PERC H730P controller. Dual 750 W platinum power supplies and iDRAC 9 Enterprise remote management are standard.

Virtualisation hosts and database clusters

This configuration suits virtualisation hosts and database clusters that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact 2U form factor. The dual-socket design supports up to two processors and 24 DIMM slots for future expansion. Buyers who need more than two processor sockets or who require storage interfaces beyond SAS and SATA should consider other platforms, as the chassis and controller are limited to those specifications.

PERC H730P RAID controller with 2 GB cache

The storage subsystem centres on the Dell PERC H730P controller with 2 GB of battery-backed cache. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 as well as pass-through mode. The eight installed 600 GB 10K SAS drives connect via 12 Gb/s SAS links. This controller choice determines the RAID features and drive compatibility for the server.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,808.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 768 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 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 RAM768 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

What comes in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The server ships with two Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 768 GB of DDR4 ECC memory across 24 slots, eight 600 GB 10K SAS drives, a PERC H730P controller with battery, quad-port X520/I350 networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise, redundant 750 W PSUs, rails and bezel. No operating system or extra drives are included.

Which memory configuration should I choose for this R740?

It is already populated with 24 × 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz registered ECC modules filling every slot for 768 GB total. To increase capacity you must replace existing DIMMs; the platform supports up to 3 TB.

How does the 3.7 GHz turbo frequency behave under load?

Each 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 can reach 3.7 GHz turbo when thermal and power headroom allow; sustained all-core speeds will be lower depending on workload and cooling in the 2U chassis.

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