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DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 512GB 6x 480GB SSD SFF H730P rack server
A 2U rack server with dual 14‑core Gold 6132 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, six 480GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller, dual 10GbE plus dual 1GbE networking, and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)6x 480GB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6GHz for heavy compute
- 512GB DDR4 across 16 slots of 32GB each for large datasets
- Six 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID for fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with dedicated network access
- Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 10GbE and 1GbE ports
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server
This Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It runs dual Intel Gold 6132 processors with 14 cores each at 2.6GHz. The system includes 512GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and six 480GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.
Suitable Buyers and Limitations
This server suits organisations needing dense compute and fast storage in a 2U form factor with redundant 1100W power supplies. Buyers who require more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays or PCIe Gen 4 slots should look elsewhere. The lack of an optical drive and fixed 10Gb RJ45 networking may also limit some deployment scenarios.
Deciding Specification — 512GB DDR4 Memory
The installed 512GB DDR4 capacity across 16 DIMM slots determines whether this server can handle your memory-intensive applications. With all slots populated at 32GB per module, further expansion requires replacing existing modules. Verify your workload fits within this limit before purchasing.
Points forts
- Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6GHz for heavy compute
- 512GB DDR4 across 16 slots of 32GB each for large datasets
- Six 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID for fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with dedicated network access
- Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 10GbE and 1GbE ports
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6x 480GB SATA 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 server into a rack and what step is often missed?
Mount the included rails into a 2U space, slide the chassis in, connect the redundant 1100W power supplies, then configure iDRAC9 Enterprise before deploying workloads.
What maintenance will the 6x 480GB SATA SSD array and H730P controller need later?
Monitor SSD wear via the H730P RAID controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise; replace any drive that reports predictive failure to keep the array healthy.
What limit appears first when both Gold 6132 CPUs run sustained 2.6GHz workloads?
Thermal limits in the 2U chassis are reached first; the 1100W redundant PSUs and system fans must maintain airflow to avoid throttling.
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