DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Gold 6132 14C 256GB 2× 480GB SATA SSD H730P

2U Server with Dual Gold 6132 CPUs

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server fitted with two Intel Gold 6132 processors running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores each. It ships with 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and two 480 GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management. The chassis supports up to eight 2.5 inch drive bays and includes redundant 1100 W power supplies.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This server suits workloads that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact rack form factor. The dual 14 core CPUs and 256 GB DDR4 fit virtualisation hosts and database nodes. Buyers who need more than eight drive bays or a different storage interface should look elsewhere. The PCIe Gen 3 slots support up to eight expansion cards for additional networking or acceleration.

Deciding Specification — 256 GB DDR4 in 16 Slots

The installed memory uses all 16 DIMM slots with 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Any future memory increase requires removing existing modules, so confirm the required capacity before purchase. The H730P controller manages the two 480 GB SATA SSDs with hardware RAID. The Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports.