DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 4x 480GB SATA SSD H730P

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This 2U rack server ships with one Intel Gold 6132 processor running at 2.6GHz with 14 cores and 64GB of DDR4 memory installed as four 16GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Storage is handled by an H730P controller and four 480GB SATA SSDs fitted in the 2.5-inch drive bays. It targets organisations that need a dense, general-purpose platform for virtualisation, database or application workloads.

Before ordering check your rack and power

The unit occupies 2U of rack space and requires rails for mounting, which are included. It draws power through a redundant 1100W supply, so verify that your PDU can deliver the required current and that the rack depth accommodates the chassis. Network connectivity uses an Intel X550 adapter providing two 10Gb RJ45 ports and two 1Gb RJ45 ports; confirm your switch ports and cabling match these interfaces. Remote management is provided by iDRAC9 Enterprise and needs a dedicated management network connection.

Sustained-load behaviour

With a single 14-core processor the system delivers steady multi-threaded throughput for continuous virtualisation or database tasks. The H730P controller maintains consistent I/O performance across the four SATA SSDs during extended write sequences. Redundant 1100W power supplies and the 2U airflow design keep temperatures stable under prolonged utilisation, while iDRAC9 Enterprise allows continuous health monitoring without host OS involvement.