DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 2x 300GB 10K SAS H730P rack server

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server powered by two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each with 12 cores at 2.6GHz. It ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and an H730P RAID controller managing two 300GB 10K SAS drives. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise. Dual redundant 1100W power supplies are included.

Suited for virtualisation and database workloads

This configuration suits environments that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact 2U form factor. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots provide expansion room for additional storage or networking cards. Buyers who require more than eight drive bays or a different drive interface should consider a different platform.

Eight 2.5-inch drive bays define storage limits

The chassis supports a maximum of eight 2.5-inch drives, so total raw capacity is constrained by the number of installed bays. Two 300GB SAS drives are fitted from the factory, leaving six bays available for expansion. The H730P controller manages RAID across these bays.