DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 256GB 8x 120GB SSD SFF H730P

Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each providing 12 cores at 2.6 GHz. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and eight 120 GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and compute clusters that need dense processing in a standard rack footprint.

Sustained workload behaviour

Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies keep the system running during a module failure and support continuous operation at full CPU and memory load. The H730P controller provides hardware RAID with onboard cache, maintaining consistent storage throughput for mixed read and write patterns. iDRAC9 Enterprise allows remote monitoring of thermals, power draw and component health without interrupting the host operating system.

Pre-order compatibility checks

Verify that your rack provides 2U of vertical space and sufficient depth for the chassis and included rails. Confirm that your network infrastructure can use the onboard Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports. Ensure the 1100 W power supplies match your PDU connectors and that the eight 2.5 inch drive bays meet your capacity requirements before adding further storage.