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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6142 16C 32GB 8x 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P
2U rack server with dual 16-core Gold 6142 CPUs, 32 GB DDR4, eight 2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives and an H740P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)8x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS
- Storage ControllerH740P
- Dual Intel Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 high-performance cores
- 32 GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Eight 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 16 TB of storage
- H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with 45 drive support
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Dual Intel Gold 6142 16-Core Server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6142 processors, each delivering 16 cores. The system provides 32GB of DDR4 memory and includes a PERC H740P RAID controller. It is built for organisations that need dense compute capacity in a standard rack footprint.
Suited for virtualisation hosts and database nodes
This configuration fits workloads that benefit from high core counts and hardware RAID acceleration, such as virtualisation clusters or transactional databases. Buyers who need more installed memory or additional drive bays for larger datasets should evaluate other configurations.
Eight 2TB 7.2K SAS drives with H740P RAID
Storage consists of eight 2TB 7.2K NL SAS drives managed by the H740P controller, providing hardware RAID for redundancy and performance. This drive count and controller combination determines the usable capacity and data-protection level available immediately.
Highlights
- Dual Intel Gold 6142 CPUs deliver 32 high-performance cores
- 32 GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Eight 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives provide 16 TB of storage
- H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with 45 drive support
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management simplifies server administration
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS |
| Storage Controller | H740P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How do I install the server into a standard rack and which step is often missed?
Mount the included rails into a 2U rack space, slide the chassis in, secure the front screws, connect the redundant 1100W power supplies and network cables, then configure iDRAC9 Enterprise before powering on — the step most often missed is setting the iDRAC network address first.
What maintenance or replacement will the storage subsystem need over time?
The eight 2.4TB 10K SAS drives and the H730P RAID controller are the primary field-replaceable storage parts; plan to monitor drive health via iDRAC and replace any failed drive with a compatible 2.5" SAS unit.
What limit appears first when the CPUs run sustained heavy workloads?
Thermal throttling on the two 14-core 2.6GHz processors is the first limit under sustained load; the 2U chassis airflow and 1100W redundant PSUs set the practical ceiling.
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