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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server Gold 6132 14C 32GB 2x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-8V1W-1YG2B

2U rack server with 14-core Gold 6132, 32GB DDR4, dual 1.2TB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 14-core Intel Gold 6132 at 2.6 GHz drives multi-threaded throughput
  • 32 GB DDR4 in two 16 GB modules supports memory-intensive workloads
  • Two 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives on H730P RAID controller deliver protected fast storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10 Gb and dual 1 Gb Ethernet ports handle high-bandwidth traffic
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Gold 6132 processor with 14 cores running at 2.6 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory in two 16 GB modules and two 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives managed by an H730P controller. The system suits organisations deploying virtualisation hosts or database nodes that fit within one CPU socket.

Sustained load behaviour

Redundant 1100 W power supplies keep the platform running when one unit fails or during maintenance. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 links for steady throughput. iDRAC9 Enterprise gives remote console, power control and hardware monitoring without needing the operating system to be responsive.

Eight 2.5-inch drive bays total

Only two bays are populated with the included 1.2 TB SAS drives, leaving six empty 2.5-inch slots for future capacity. Buyers who need more storage upfront must add drives themselves. The server includes rails, bezel and power cords but has no optical drive.

How it compares

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

Price $840.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower 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 RAM32 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise do the dual 1100W redundant power supplies generate when the server runs all day?

The R740 ships with dual 1100W redundant PSUs. Under sustained load they draw only what the 14-core Gold 6132, 32GB DDR4, two 1.2TB SAS drives and up to six additional 2.5" drives require, so fan speed and exhaust temperature stay proportional to actual component draw rather than the PSU maximum rating.

What rack infrastructure must already be in place for this 2U chassis to mount and power up?

A standard 19-inch rack with at least 2U of free space, the included sliding rails, and two PDU outlets fed from separate circuits to use the redundant 1100W supplies. The box also includes a bezel and power cords.

Can the Intel X550 10GbE and 1GbE ports share a switch with older Cat5e or Cat6 patch panels?

Yes. The NDC provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports. The 10Gb links negotiate down to 1Gb or 100Mb on legacy cabling, while the dedicated 1Gb ports work natively on existing Cat5e or Cat6 runs.

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