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

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 rack server 2U Gold 6132 14C 32GB 2x 120GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-41YE-DMQ83

A 2U rack server with a 14-core Intel Gold 6132 processor, 32GB DDR4 memory, two 120GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM32 GB
  • Rack height2U
  • Installed storage2x 120 GB SATA RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • 14-core Gold 6132 CPU drives multi-threaded workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation density
  • Dual 120 GB SATA SSDs provide fast boot storage
  • H730P RAID controller enables flexible array configuration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote server management

Ready-to-deploy 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 arrives as a complete 2U rackmount system with a single Intel Gold 6132 processor, 32GB of DDR4 memory and two 120GB SATA RI SSDs. It targets IT teams that need a tested, firmware-current platform for virtualisation or database workloads without assembling components themselves.

Included rails, bezel and redundant power

The shipment adds sliding rails, a front bezel without an LCD panel and two 1100W redundant power supplies so the server can be racked and powered immediately. An H730P RAID controller manages the installed SSDs and the remaining six 2.5-inch drive bays, while iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full remote console and lifecycle management.

Single 14-core Gold 6132 CPU installed

Only one processor socket is populated, delivering 14 cores at 2.6GHz with 19.25MB cache; the second socket remains empty for a future upgrade. Buyers who require dual-CPU performance or higher core counts from day one will need to add a matching processor before deployment.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $900.99
Cheaper than about 77% 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 storage2x 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 often will the 120 GB SATA SSD need replacement under write-heavy workloads?

The 120 GB SATA RI SSD is rated for read-intensive use; heavy write workloads will wear it faster, so plan on monitoring SMART health and replacing drives when media wear approaches the rated endurance limit.

Which component hits its limit first when the Gold 6132 runs at 2.6 GHz continuously?

The single Gold 6132 14C processor will reach thermal throttle limits before the 1100 W redundant PSU or the 32 GB DDR4 memory saturate under sustained all-core load.

How loud do the fans get when the R740 pushes 1100 W through the chassis all day?

The 2U chassis ramps fan speed to keep the Gold 6132 and H730P controller within thermal specs; expect data-centre noise levels rather than office-quiet operation under continuous full power draw.

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