DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 8x 7.68TB SAS SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 processors, 512GB DDR4 memory and eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)8x 7.68TB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 12‑core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
- 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules at 2400MT/s
- Eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide high‑capacity flash storage
- H730P RAID controller manages the drive array
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740 Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for compute-intensive workloads. It ships with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each delivering 12 cores at 2.6GHz. The system includes 512GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. Remote administration is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.
Ideal for virtualisation and database clusters
This configuration suits organisations running large virtual machine farms or memory-heavy databases that benefit from 24 total cores and half a terabyte of RAM. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays are fully populated with high-capacity SSDs, leaving no room for additional internal storage. Buyers needing more drive bays or a different processor generation should evaluate other platforms.
512GB DDR4 memory capacity
The installed 512GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots determines whether this server matches your workload sizing. Memory capacity is often the limiting factor for consolidation ratios in virtualised environments. Verify that your application licensing and VM density plans align with this fixed memory configuration before purchase.
Points forts
- Dual 12‑core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
- 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules at 2400MT/s
- Eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide high‑capacity flash storage
- H730P RAID controller manages the drive array
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8x 7.68TB SAS 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 2.5" SAS SSDs into the R740's 8 drive bays and what step is often missed?
Slide each 7.68TB SAS SSD into a 2.5-inch bay until the carrier clicks, then use iDRAC9 Enterprise to create the virtual disk on the H730P controller — skipping RAID initialisation leaves the drives invisible to the OS.
Which components in this R740 will likely need replacement first during its service life?
The 1100W redundant power supplies and system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; the 8 SAS SSDs and 16 DDR4 DIMMs are solid-state with no moving parts.
What thermal or power limit appears first when the dual Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6GHz continuously?
The 1100W redundant PSU rating and 2U chassis airflow set the sustained ceiling; prolonged full-load on all 24 cores can throttle before the CPUs hit their own thermal maximum.
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