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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive bays, six SSDs installed, bezel and rails included

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 6x 120GB SSD H730P rack server

SKU CH-VPWB-T8GQ9

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core 2.6 GHz CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, six 120 GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage6x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs deliver high multi-thread throughput
  • 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules supports demanding workloads
  • Six 120GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet ports enable high-speed networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration

2U Rack Server with Dual 14-Core CPUs

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6132 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.6 GHz and provides 14 cores with 19.25M cache. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 memory across four 16 GB modules operating at PC4-2666 speed. Six 120 GB SATA SSDs are installed on an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Suited for compute-heavy workloads

This server fits environments that prioritise core count and memory bandwidth over raw capacity. The six 120 GB drives deliver fast boot and scratch space but limited total volume. Buyers who need more storage should look elsewhere, as the chassis supports only eight 2.5-inch bays. The dual 10 Gb RJ45 ports handle high-throughput networking without extra cards.

Eight 2.5-inch drive bays set the storage ceiling

The R740 chassis provides a maximum of eight 2.5-inch drive bays. Six are populated with the included SATA SSDs, leaving two bays free for expansion. This physical limit determines whether the platform can meet your capacity requirements.

How it compares

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Price $1,277.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 64 GB
Lower than about 70% 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 RAM64 GB
Storage
Installed storage6x 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 for the 2U PowerEdge R740 chassis?

The server is a 2U rack unit that ships with rails included; verify your rack depth matches the rail length before mounting.

How are the 2.5-inch SATA SSDs installed in the 8-bay front cage, and what step is often missed?

Slide each 120GB drive into a carrier until it clicks, then seat the carrier in the bay; the common miss is not locking the carrier latch fully.

When will the 1100W redundant power supplies or the H730P controller battery need replacement?

Replace the PSU modules if a fault LED lights or redundancy is lost; the H730P cache battery typically lasts several years before requiring a swap.

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