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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays visible front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 32GB 8x 1.2TB SAS H730P

SKU CH-SJXQ-Q3HSW

2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4, eight 1.2 TB SAS drives and H730P RAID

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs provide 2.6GHz base performance
  • 32GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and database workloads
  • Eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage capacity
  • H730P RAID controller enables flexible array configurations
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Dell PowerEdge R740 dual Gold 6126 server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each offering twelve cores at 2.6GHz. It ships with 32GB of DDR4 memory in a two-module configuration and eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P RAID controller. This system targets organisations that need dense compute and fast local storage in a standard rack footprint.

Installation uses tool-less rails

Tool-less rails let the chassis slide into a rack quickly, and the redundant 1100W power supplies can be swapped without downtime. The iDRAC9 Enterprise module provides full remote console and firmware management over a dedicated network port. A common issue is forgetting to configure the H730P virtual disks before installing an operating system, which leaves the drives invisible to the installer.

PCIe Gen 3 slots and 10GbE set the expansion ceiling

The platform offers up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for additional controllers or accelerators, while the onboard Intel X550 delivers two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports. Storage expansion is limited to the eight 2.5-inch bays already populated, so further capacity requires external enclosures. Buyers needing more than eight internal drives or PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth should consider other platforms.

How it compares

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Price $1,258.99
Cheaper than about 66% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 32 GB
Lower than about 80% 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 RAM32 GB
Storage
Installed storage8x 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

How do I verify the server is operating correctly after initial setup?

Check the iDRAC9 Enterprise dashboard for green health status on both Gold 6126 CPUs, all 32GB DDR4 memory, and the H730P RAID controller with 8x 1.2TB SAS drives.

What ships with the R740 and what must I source separately?

The box includes the 2U chassis, bezel without LCD, sliding rails, redundant 1100W PSUs, power cords, 2x Gold 6126 processors, 32GB DDR4 in two 16GB modules, 8x 1.2TB 10K SAS drives, H730P controller, and Intel X550 network daughter card.

Which drive capacity should I choose for this 8-bay 2.5-inch configuration?

The system arrives populated with eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives; all 2.5-inch bays are filled, so no additional capacity selection is needed.

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