DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 256GB 4x 300GB 10K SFF H730P rack server

Dual-socket compute density

The Dell PowerEdge R740 fits two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each with 12 cores at 2.6 GHz, into a 2U rack chassis. 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports virtualisation clusters and database workloads. Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives on an H730P controller deliver low-latency storage for mixed read-write patterns. The platform targets IT teams consolidating multiple applications onto one physical host.

Redundant 1100 W power and managed airflow

Dual 1100 W supplies share load so a single failure does not interrupt service. Front-to-rear cooling moves air across the CPU heatsinks and drive cage without side vents. Fan speeds adjust through iDRAC9 Enterprise policies tied to inlet temperature thresholds. Acoustic output stays within data-centre norms for a fully populated 2U server under typical utilisation.

Eight 2.5-inch bays and PCIe Gen 3 expansion

The chassis provides eight drive bays; four are occupied, leaving room for additional SAS or SSD capacity without external enclosures. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots accept GPU accelerators, high-speed NICs or storage HBAs. Integrated Intel X550 networking offers two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for segmented traffic. Included sliding rails and bezel simplify rack mounting and cable routing.