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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server Gold 6148 20C 64GB 2x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-QDHR-S9MTX

A 2U rack server with a 20‑core Intel Gold 6148 CPU, 64GB DDR4, two 1.2TB 10K SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 20-core Intel Gold 6148 drives heavy compute workloads
  • 64GB DDR4 memory supports large virtualised environments
  • Dual 10Gb Ethernet ports enable high-speed network connectivity
  • H730P RAID controller protects data on 1.2TB SAS drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise simplifies remote server management

Rack server for virtualised workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack system built around a single Intel Gold 6148 processor with 20 cores at 2.4 GHz and 27.5 MB cache. It targets IT teams running virtualisation, database or container platforms that need strong multi-thread performance in a dense chassis.

64 GB DDR4 with room for expansion

The server ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory configured as four 16 GB PC4-2666 modules, leaving additional DIMM slots open for growth. Storage starts with two 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P RAID controller, while the 8-bay 2.5-inch chassis supports up to eight drives for larger arrays.

Redundant 1100 W supply and iDRAC9 management

Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies keep the system running through a module failure, and the integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise controller provides full remote monitoring and firmware updates. Network I/O uses an Intel X550 adapter delivering two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible connectivity.

How it compares

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Price $1,120.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 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

Will the 2.4 GHz Gold 6148 processor and 64 GB DDR4 memory work with my existing PCIe Gen 3 expansion cards?

The server provides up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, so cards designed for that generation will install and operate normally alongside the 20-core CPU and 4x 16 GB PC4-2666 modules.

How can I verify the H730P RAID controller and both 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives are healthy after installation?

Use the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface to run the storage controller self-test and check each drive’s SMART status; the controller firmware is already updated.

Which items ship with the R740 and what must I source separately?

The box includes the 2U chassis with 8x 2.5" bays, 1x Gold 6148 CPU, 64 GB DDR4, 2x 1.2 TB SAS drives, H730P controller, 1100 W redundant PSUs, iDRAC9 Enterprise, bezel, rails and power cords; no optical drive is present and additional drives or PCIe cards are not included.

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