DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 32GB 6x 1.2TB 10K SAS H730P rack server

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores. It ships with 32 GB of DDR4 memory in a 2 x 16 GB configuration and six 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P RAID controller. This system targets businesses that need dense compute and storage in a standard rack footprint.

Check rack space power and networking

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and that redundant 1100 W power supplies can connect to your PDU. The integrated Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports, so confirm your switch ports and cabling match those speeds. Ensure the operating system and applications you plan to run support the installed DDR4 2666 memory and SAS storage interface.

Expands with PCIe Gen 3 slots and iDRAC9

Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for additional controllers, accelerators or networking cards, leaving the front bays free for the six SAS drives already installed. The iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management module allows out-of-band monitoring and control without consuming a PCIe slot. Rails, bezel and power cords are included, so the server can be racked and connected to power and network immediately.