DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 512GB 4x 7.68TB SAS SSD H730P

Dense Compute Platform

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 packs dual Intel Gold 6132 processors with 14 cores each running at 2.6 GHz into a 2U rack chassis. 512 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports heavy virtualisation and in-memory workloads. Four 7.68 TB SAS SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage managed by an H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets database clusters, virtualisation hosts and analytics nodes that demand core density and local storage in a single rack unit.

Redundant Cooling and Power

Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies feed the system while hot-plug fans maintain airflow across the CPU and memory zones. The 2U form factor allows sufficient heatsink surface to keep the 14-core processors at stable temperatures under sustained load. Acoustic output remains within typical data-centre limits for rack-mounted equipment. The power architecture supports N+1 redundancy so a single supply failure does not interrupt operation.

Expansion-Ready Chassis

The 8-bay 2.5-inch drive cage leaves four slots open for future capacity growth without expanding the rack footprint. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots accommodate additional network adapters, GPU accelerators or storage controllers. Integrated Intel X550 networking delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible top-of-rack connectivity. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management with virtual console and lifecycle automation. Buyers needing more than eight drive bays or PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth will require a different platform.