DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 6x 120GB SSD SFF H730P rack server

2U rack server for virtualised workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 fits a standard 2U rack space and carries two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each with 12 cores at 2.6 GHz. 512 GB of DDR4 memory is installed across 16 modules, giving ample capacity for dense virtualisation or in-memory databases. Six 120 GB SATA SSDs are pre-configured behind an H730P RAID controller, providing redundant boot and application storage. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management without a local console.

Eight 2.5-inch bays and eight PCIe Gen 3 slots

The chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drives, leaving two bays free for future expansion beyond the six installed SSDs. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots accommodate additional network cards, GPU accelerators or storage controllers as workloads evolve. The integrated Intel X550 network daughter card delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible connectivity. Redundant 1100 W power supplies, rails and power cords are included for immediate rack deployment.

Redundant cooling and power for continuous operation

Dual 1100 W power supplies share the load and maintain uptime if one unit fails, while the 2U form factor allows front-to-rear airflow through hot-swap fan modules. The H730P controller offloads parity calculations, reducing CPU overhead during sustained write activity. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides real-time thermal monitoring and alerting so administrators can respond before thresholds are breached. No optical drive is fitted, minimising moving parts and power draw in normal use.