DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 2x 120GB SSD rack server
A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4, twin 120 GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 120GB SATA RI SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 12‑core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6 GHz
- 512 GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large‑scale virtualisation
- H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5‑inch drive bays
- Intel X550 dual 10 Gb and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports provide high‑speed network connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Dual-socket server for virtualised workloads
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each providing 12 cores at 2.6 GHz. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 memory arranged as sixteen 32 GB modules running at PC4-2400 speeds. The platform targets organisations that need dense compute and memory capacity for virtualisation, databases or container clusters.
Redundant 1100 W supplies and iDRAC9 management
Dual 1100 W power supplies deliver redundancy so a single unit failure does not interrupt operation. The iDRAC9 Enterprise controller provides out-of-band monitoring, remote console access and firmware updates without requiring the host operating system to be running. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow mixed storage configurations while the chassis airflow design supports sustained loads in standard data-centre racks.
H730P RAID controller and 10 Gb networking included
The integrated H730P controller manages the two installed 120 GB SATA SSDs and supports additional drives in the remaining bays with hardware RAID levels. Network connectivity comes from an Intel X550 adapter exposing two 10 Gb RJ45 ports and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for management or backup traffic. The package also includes rack rails, a front bezel without LCD and power cords for immediate deployment.
Points forts
- Dual 12‑core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6 GHz
- 512 GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large‑scale virtualisation
- H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5‑inch drive bays
- Intel X550 dual 10 Gb and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports provide high‑speed network connectivity
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 120GB SATA RI SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions sur cet article
How do I install the 16 DDR4 modules into the R740 and what step do people miss?
Populate all 16 slots with the 32GB PC4-2400 sticks in matched pairs per CPU; the step often missed is enabling the correct memory mode in BIOS so the full 512GB is recognised.
Which components will need replacement first in this 2U server?
The 1100W redundant PSUs and the 2x 120GB SATA RI SSDs are the parts most likely to wear out; fans and the H730P RAID controller battery also have finite lifespans.
What limit appears first when the dual Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6GHz under sustained load?
Thermal headroom in the 2U chassis becomes the bottleneck; the 8x 2.5-inch bay airflow path and dual 1100W PSU cooling set the practical ceiling before CPU throttling.
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