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Silver 2U rack server front with drive bays and rail kit

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server Dual Xeon Gold 6130 2.10 GHz 512GB 15.36TB

SKU CH-ZAA2-KNVBW

A 2U rack server with dual 16-core Xeon Gold 6130 processors, 512GB DDR4 memory and 15.36TB of enterprise SSD storage in a RAID configuration

  • Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors deliver 32 cores at 2.10 GHz
  • 512GB DDR4 memory at 3200MHz supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • 36TB enterprise SSD storage across eight drives provides ultra-fast capacity
  • PERC H730 RAID controller with 2GB cache protects data integrity
  • Redundant power supplies and iDRAC9 remote management ensure continuous uptime

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for small business or enterprise environments. It runs dual Xeon Gold 6130 16-core processors at 2.10 GHz with turbo up to 3.70 GHz. The system includes 512 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and 15.36 TB of enterprise SSD storage across eight 2.5-inch drives. Windows Server 2022 Standard 64-bit with a 16-core licence is provided.

Upgrade from single-socket or lower-core servers

This configuration replaces single-socket platforms or servers with fewer cores and slower memory when workloads demand higher parallel throughput. The jump is worth it for dense virtualization, software-defined storage, private cloud or high-performance computing tasks that saturate 32 total cores and 512 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory. Buyers who need more storage bays or GPU density should evaluate larger form-factor chassis.

Installation notes and common issues

The server ships with a rail kit for rack mounting. Hard drives and memory upgrades are supplied separately and require installation before deployment. Redundant hot-swap power supplies allow replacement without downtime. Remote management is handled through iDRAC9 Express. The PERC H730 RAID controller with 2 GB non-volatile cache manages the storage array. The Broadcom BCM5720 quad-port 1 GbE controller provides network connectivity.

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Price $5,326.99
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Questions about this item

What rail kit is included for mounting the 2U R740 in a rack?

A rail kit is supplied with the server for installation in a standard rack enclosure.

How are the 16 memory modules installed, and what step is often missed?

The 512GB kit comprises 16 x 32GB DDR4 DIMMs that must be seated in the correct slots per the system guide; the common error is populating channels in the wrong order.

Which component handles the 8 x 1.92TB SSD array and may need a battery replacement later?

The PERC H730 12Gb/s RAID controller with 2GB NV cache manages the drive array; its cache battery is a serviceable part that degrades over time.

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