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

2U rack server for virtualisation

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around a single Intel Gold 6132 processor with 14 cores at 2.6GHz. It ships with 64GB of DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules running at 2666 MT/s. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots for additional I/O.

Tool-less rails and iDRAC9 simplify setup

The unit includes sliding rails and a bezel for rack mounting without tools. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise, allowing firmware updates, power control and console access over the network before the operating system loads. Two 480GB SATA SSDs are pre-installed behind the H730P RAID controller, so the array can be configured during the initial boot without extra cabling.

Redundant 1100W supplies sustain continuous load

Dual 1100W redundant power supplies share the load and keep the system running if one unit fails. The Intel X550 network daughter card delivers two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports for steady throughput. With a single 14-core CPU and 64GB of memory, the platform suits steady-state virtualisation or database workloads rather than burst-heavy compute clusters.