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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 512GB 4x 120GB SSD rack server

SKU CH-054T-QX7VT

2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 512GB DDR4 and four 120GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage4x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6GHz power multi-threaded workloads
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large datasets and virtualization
  • H730P RAID controller manages 4x 120GB SATA SSDs for fast boot and caching
  • Intel X550 provides 2x 10Gb and 2x 1Gb RJ45 ports for flexible networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring from anywhere

Server System for Data Centre Workloads

The DELL PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6132 processors. Each CPU provides 14 cores running at 2.6GHz with 19.25M cache. The system ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory arranged as 16 modules of 32GB at PC4-2400 speed. Storage is handled by an H730P RAID controller managing four 120GB SATA RI SSDs in the 2.5-inch drive bays.

Suited For And Not Suited For

This server suits organisations that need dual-socket compute density and a large memory footprint in a 2U form factor. The eight PCIe Gen 3 slots support additional network or accelerator cards. The Intel X550 NDC delivers two 10Gb and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for high-throughput networking. Buyers who require more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays or an internal optical drive should look at alternative chassis configurations.

Deciding Specification

The installed memory capacity of 512GB across 16 DDR4 slots determines whether this system meets the workload requirement. Applications sized for lower memory tiers will not utilise the full complement of 32GB modules. The H730P controller and four 120GB SSDs define the baseline storage performance and redundancy level.

How it compares

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Price $6,912.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher 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 RAM512 GB
Storage
Installed storage4x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height2U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What rack depth and rail kit are required to mount the 2U PowerEdge R740?

The 2U chassis fits a standard 19-inch rack; sliding rails are included so the server can be secured without separate rail purchases.

How is the H730P RAID controller configured for the four 120 GB SATA SSDs, and what step is often missed?

Insert the SSDs into the front 2.5-inch bays, then use the H730P BIOS utility to create a virtual disk; the step often missed is initializing the array before installing the OS.

When will the 1100 W redundant power supplies or the iDRAC9 Enterprise battery need replacement?

The hot-plug 1100 W PSUs can be swapped individually without downtime; the iDRAC9 CMOS battery typically lasts several years and is user-replaceable on the motherboard.

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