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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 32GB 8x 1.2TB 10K SAS H730P rack server

SKU CH-46AQ-WQHAV

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, eight 1.2TB 10K SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 1.2 TB 10K SAS
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual Intel Gold 6132 CPUs provide 14 cores each at 2.6 GHz
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory installed as 2x 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s
  • Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives with H730P RAID controller
  • Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with redundant 1100 W power supply

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each with 14 cores running at 2.6 GHz. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory in two 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Eight 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives are installed behind an H730P RAID controller. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays in total.

Suited For Virtualisation And Database Workloads

This configuration suits environments that need high core counts and fast local storage for virtualisation clusters or transactional databases. The dual 14-core CPUs and 32 GB of memory provide a solid baseline for moderate consolidation. Buyers who need larger memory footprints for in-memory analytics or GPU-accelerated workloads should look at platforms with more DIMM slots and PCIe expansion for accelerators.

Integrates With Existing Rack Infrastructure

The server occupies 2U of rack space and includes sliding rails for standard cabinet mounting. Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies connect to separate PDU feeds for resilience. Onboard networking delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports via the Intel X550 controller. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management over a dedicated interface. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for additional network or storage adapters.

How it compares

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Price $1,360.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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

What rack space and power circuits must I already have for the 2U R740 with dual 1100W supplies?

The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with redundant 1100W power supplies, so you need a 2U slot and two compatible PDU outlets.

Can the H730P controller manage the existing 1.2TB 10K SAS drives together with older SAS disks I keep?

Yes, the H730P RAID controller supports mixed SAS drive capacities and speeds across its eight 2.5-inch bays.

How do I confirm the dual Gold 6132 CPUs and 32GB DDR4 are recognised after first boot?

Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface or BIOS; both will show 2 x 14-core processors at 2.6GHz and 32GB in two 16GB modules.

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