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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server silver front panel eight 3.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 8LFF 2x Xeon Gold 6126 1.5TB DDR4 rack server

SKU CH-GAXT-6TR5K

A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6GHz and 1.5TB DDR4 ECC memory, plus a PERC H730P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM1.5 TB
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Processor speed2.6 GHz
  • Installed CPUs2
  • Max supported CPUs2
  • Dual Xeon Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz
  • 5TB DDR4 ECC memory supports demanding virtualization workloads
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller
  • 10GbE 562T dual-port adapter provides high-throughput networking
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise licence enables full remote server management

Purpose-built storage density

The Dell PowerEdge R740 chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays in a 2U rack footprint. Dual Xeon Gold 6126 processors at 2.6 GHz provide 24 total cores for virtualisation or database workloads. 1.5 TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is installed across the available slots. A PERC H730P RAID controller manages the SATA backplane.

From smaller arrays to consolidated capacity

The eight-bay layout replaces multiple 1U or 2U units that each hold fewer drives, reducing rack space and cabling. The jump is worth it when you need 10 GbE connectivity via the 562T dual-port adapter and hardware RAID without adding a separate controller. Integrated graphics handle console output so no discrete GPU is required.

Verify rack depth and power before ordering

The chassis measures 36 inches deep, so confirm your cabinet clearance and rail kit compatibility. Dual 750 W supplies are installed; check that your PDU circuits and voltage match the server inlet. No drives ship with the unit, so plan the SATA HDD or SSD quantities you will populate. Remote management uses iDRAC9 Enterprise for out-of-band control.

How it compares

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Price $5,768.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 1.5 TB
Higher than about 93% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Processor speed 2.6 GHz
Higher than about 80% of the 9,950 comparable items (median 2.3 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge
Model nameRack Mount
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor speed2.6 GHz
Installed CPUs2
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM1.5 TB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity3 TB
Storage
Installed storage40,00
Disk controllerDell PERC H730P Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Graphics
Graphics chipIntegrated Graphics
Size & build
Product dimensions36 × 24 × 10 in
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 - Enterprise License

Questions about this item

What rack depth and width does the 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis require?

The server measures 36 inches deep by 24 inches wide and fits a standard 19-inch rack with a rail kit available on request.

How are the two Xeon Gold 6126 processors and 1.5 TB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed, and what step is often missed?

Both CPUs are pre-seated on the dual-socket motherboard and the 1536 GB DDR4 is factory-populated; the step often missed is verifying the latest BIOS and firmware are applied before first boot.

When will the PERC H730P RAID controller battery need replacement?

The PERC H730P uses a backup battery that typically lasts 3 to 5 years; plan to replace it when the iDRAC9 Enterprise console reports a degraded battery status.

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