DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server Dual Xeon 6130 2.10 GHz 512GB DDR4 128TB SAS

Dense virtualisation server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for organisations that run dense virtualisation, private cloud or software-defined storage workloads. Dual Xeon Gold 6130 processors provide 32 total cores with a 2.10 GHz base clock and 3.70 GHz turbo. A 512 GB DDR4 memory pool supports large guest counts and in-memory databases. Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays hold eight 16 TB nearline SAS drives for 128 TB of raw capacity.

Redundant power and remote control

Hot-swappable redundant power supplies let technicians replace a failed unit without downtime. The iDRAC9 Express module gives out-of-band remote management over a dedicated network connection. A PERC H730 RAID controller with 2 GB non-volatile cache handles the SAS array, while a Broadcom BCM5720 quad-port 1 GbE adapter provides baseline connectivity. The included rail kit simplifies rack installation.

Steady throughput under load

The 7.2 K RPM nearline SAS drives deliver consistent sequential throughput for backup, archive and streaming workloads rather than bursty IOPS. DDR4-3200 memory runs at 3200 MHz to keep bandwidth stable during sustained compute tasks. Redundant power and the H730 cache protect write ordering during extended operations. This configuration suits buyers who need capacity and uptime over all-flash speed.