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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL R740 rack server 2× Gold 6126 12C 256GB 8× 1.92TB SAS SSD H730P

SKU CH-84KA-VM7KA

2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 and eight 1.92 TB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller

  • ProcessorIntel
  • Installed RAM256 GB
  • Rack height1U
  • Installed storage8x 1.92 TB SAS RI SSD
  • Disk controllerH730P
  • Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
  • Dual Gold 6126 CPUs provide 12 cores each at 2.6GHz for multi-threaded workloads
  • 256GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large datasets and virtualization
  • 8 × 1.92TB SAS SSD drives deliver high-capacity flash storage in 2.5" bays
  • H730P RAID controller manages the array with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and monitoring over dedicated network ports

Purpose-built density

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 fits two Gold 6126 processors and 256 GB of DDR4 into a 1U rack chassis. It targets organisations that need high compute density for virtualisation, database or analytics workloads in space-constrained data centres. Each CPU provides 12 cores at 2.6 GHz with 19.25 MB cache. The system ships with 16 DIMMs of PC4-2666 memory already installed.

Enterprise-grade chassis

Eight 2.5-inch drive bays hold 1.92 TB SAS SSDs behind an H730P RAID controller for hardware-accelerated redundancy. Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies keep the platform running during a module failure. Networking comes from an Intel X550 adapter delivering two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full out-of-band management without an extra licence.

Refresh for ageing 1U fleets

This R740 replaces older single-socket or lower-core 1U servers that can no longer meet thread-count or memory-footprint demands. The jump is worth it when consolidation ratios must rise but rack space cannot expand. Buyers who need more than eight internal drives or GPU acceleration should evaluate larger form-factor platforms instead.

How it compares

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Price $4,826.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 256 GB
Higher than about 60% 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 RAM256 GB
Storage
Installed storage8x 1.92 TB SAS RI SSD
Disk controllerH730P
Maximum storage8x 2.5 in Drive Bays
Size & build
Rack height1U
More details
Management controlleriDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What PCIe generation and slot count does the R740 provide for add-in cards?

The server offers up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots for expansion cards.

What rack depth and mounting hardware are required for the 1U R740 chassis?

The 1U chassis includes sliding rails for standard 4-post racks; confirm your rack's inner depth matches the rail specification.

What is the correct order for installing the 16 DIMMs across the two Gold 6126 processors?

Populate the 16 DDR4 modules evenly, 8 per CPU, following the channel sequence shown in the system memory guide.

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