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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server silver front bezel eight drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 128GB 2x 800GB SAS SSD H730P rack server

SKU CH-VFMA-EJVPA

A 2U rack server with dual 12‑core Gold 6126 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, dual 800GB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller, and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM128 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 800 GB SAS SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 processors deliver high multi-thread performance
  • 128GB DDR4 memory supports large datasets and virtualisation workloads
  • Two 800GB SAS SSDs provide fast redundant storage via H730P RAID controller
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion up to eight drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring of the server

Dual Gold 6126 compute platform

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each running at 2.6GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory arranged as eight 16GB modules at 2666 MT/s. The system targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and high-density compute clusters that need balanced core count and memory bandwidth.

Sustained throughput with H730P RAID

Two 800GB SAS SSDs sit behind the H730P controller, delivering consistent read and write performance under continuous database or virtualisation workloads. Dual 1100W redundant power supplies keep the platform running during a single supply failure. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for steady data flow without thermal throttling.

Rail mounting and iDRAC9 remote setup

The server includes rack rails and a front bezel for standard 2U installation. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion without tools. iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full out-of-band control for firmware updates and power cycling. Buyers who need more than two pre-installed SSDs or who require an internal optical drive should plan for additional caddies and external media.

How it compares

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Price $2,646.99
Pricier than about 61% 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.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameR740
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel
Memory
Installed RAM128 GB
Storage
Installed storage2x 800 GB SAS SSD
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 power do the dual Gold 6126 CPUs and 128GB DDR4 generate under sustained load?

The server uses a 1100W redundant power supply to support two 12‑core Gold 6126 processors at 2.6GHz and 128GB DDR4 across eight 16GB modules, with iDRAC9 Enterprise monitoring thermal sensors in real time

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

The R740 is a 2U rackmount unit that slides into a standard 19‑inch cabinet; it ships with rails and power cords, and requires a PDU or outlet that can feed the 1100W redundant PSU

Can the H730P controller and 2.5‑inch bays work with existing SAS drives from an older PowerEdge?

The H730P RAID controller manages the two installed 800GB SAS SSDs and supports up to eight 2.5‑inch drives, so legacy SAS disks that match the 12Gb/s SAS interface can be added to the remaining bays

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