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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 8x 120GB SSD rack server

SKU CH-5R78-HA6H3

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, eight 120GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller, dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise, and redundant 1100W power

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM64 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage8x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6 GHz for parallel workloads
  • 64 GB DDR4 across four 16 GB modules supports memory-intensive apps
  • Eight 120 GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID give fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10 Gb plus dual 1 Gb RJ45 for flexible networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management from anywhere

Dual Gold 6132 14-core rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores and 19.25 MB cache. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory configured as four 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Eight 120 GB SATA RI SSDs populate all 2.5-inch drive bays behind an H730P RAID controller.

Suited for compute-dense workloads.

This server fits environments that need high core counts and fast network I/O in a compact chassis. The dual 10 Gb and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports handle heavy traffic without extra cards. Buyers who need more internal storage than eight 2.5-inch bays provide, or who require an optical drive, should look at a different platform.

Eight 2.5-inch bays with H730P RAID

The single specification that decides fit is the eight-bay 2.5-inch backplane paired with the H730P controller. It fixes both the maximum drive count and the RAID levels available. If your deployment needs more bays or a different controller, this chassis will not work.

How it compares

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Price $1,471.99
Cheaper than about 60% 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 storage8x 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

How loud and hot does the 2U R740 run with dual Gold 6132 CPUs and the 1100 W redundant PSUs under all-day load?

The 2U chassis uses high-speed fans that ramp with CPU temperature; dual 14-core 2.6 GHz Gold 6132 processors and redundant 1100 W supplies will produce noticeable airflow noise and exhaust heat in a closed rack.

Which rails, cables or management licences must I already have to install and remotely manage this R740?

Rails and power cords are included; iDRAC9 Enterprise is factory-licensed for full remote KVM, virtual media and lifecycle control without extra keys.

Will my existing PCIe Gen 3 add-in cards and 2.5-inch SATA drives work in the eight drive bays and up to eight PCIe slots?

Yes — the backplane accepts 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and the board provides up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for legacy expansion cards.

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