DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 256GB 4x 7.68TB SAS SSD rack server
A 2U rack server with two 12-core Intel Gold 6126 processors, 256GB DDR4 memory, and four 7.68TB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller
- ProcessorIntel
- Installed RAM256 GB
- Rack height2U
- Installed storage4x 7.68 TB SAS SSD
- Disk controllerH730P
- Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver high throughput
- 256GB DDR4 memory handles large workloads
- Four 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide fast storage
- H730P RAID controller protects data integrity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dual Intel Gold 6126 12-core server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6126 processors running at 2.6 GHz with 12 cores each. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory across sixteen 16 GB modules and four 7.68 TB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. The chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes an iDRAC9 Enterprise module for remote management.
Suited for virtualisation and database workloads
This configuration fits organisations consolidating virtual machines or running memory-intensive databases that benefit from twenty-four cores and a large DDR4 footprint. The four high-capacity SAS SSDs provide fast redundant storage for critical datasets. Buyers who need more internal drive bays than the four populated slots or who require PCIe Gen 4 connectivity should consider other platforms.
Twenty-four cores and 256 GB DDR4 decide fit
The combined twenty-four cores at 2.6 GHz and 256 GB of DDR4-2666 memory define whether this server matches the compute and memory profile of the target workload. If the application demands higher core counts, faster memory speeds or a different storage interface, this unit will not meet those requirements.
How it compares
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- Price $7,713.99
- Pricier than about 84% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
- Installed RAM 256 GB
- Higher than about 60% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | DELL |
| Model name | R740 |
| Product type | Rack |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 256 GB |
| Storage | |
| Installed storage | 4x 7.68 TB SAS SSD |
| Disk controller | H730P |
| Maximum storage | 8x 2.5 in Drive Bays |
| Size & build | |
| Rack height | 2U |
| More details | |
| Management controller | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What rack space and power connections does the PowerEdge R740 need?
The server fits a standard 2U rack opening and ships with two 1100W redundant supplies that use common IEC cords.
Can I keep using my existing 10 GbE and 1 GbE copper switches with the Intel X550 NDC?
Yes, the NDC provides two 10Gb RJ45 ports and two 1Gb RJ45 ports that negotiate speed automatically with older copper switches.
How do I confirm the H730P controller sees all four 7.68TB SAS SSDs after installation?
During boot, open the H730P BIOS utility or log into iDRAC9 Enterprise and verify that all four drives appear in the physical disk list with the correct capacity.
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