DELL
DELL PowerEdge MX740C rack server 2x Gold 6134 3.2GHz 8C 512GB 2x 1.92TB SATA SSD H730P
Half-width blade server with dual 8-core Intel Gold 6134 processors at 3.2 GHz, 512 GB DDR4 memory, two 1.92 TB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack HeightHalf Width Blade
- CPU TypeIntel
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 1.92TB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P MX
- Max HDD Capacity6x 2.5" Drive Bays
- Dual Intel Gold 6134 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 3.2 GHz for compute-intensive workloads
- 512 GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules at 2933 MT/s supports large in-memory datasets
- 2 x 1.92 TB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Express enables remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring without physical access
- Modular fabric bays A, B and C allow flexible 10/25 Gb SFP28 networking via XXV710 mezzanine card
Dense compute blade with dual 8-core CPUs
The Dell PowerEdge MX740C is a half-width blade server built for dense compute workloads. It carries two Intel Gold 6134 processors at 3.2 GHz, each with eight cores and 24.75M cache. A full complement of 512 GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports memory-intensive applications. Two 1.92 TB SATA SSDs and an H730P MX RAID controller provide the baseline storage platform.
Suited for virtualisation clusters needing high
This blade fits environments that consolidate many virtual machines on a compact chassis. The dual 8-core CPUs and 512 GB of DDR4 give ample headroom for hypervisor workloads. Buyers who need more than six 2.5-inch drive bays or who require storage interfaces beyond SATA will find the bay count and drive selection restrictive. Organisations without a compatible MX-series chassis and fabric modules cannot install this blade.
Six 2.5-inch bays limit total raw capacity
The chassis accepts a maximum of six 2.5-inch drives, so the two installed 1.92 TB SATA SSDs leave four bays free for expansion. Adding further SATA SSDs or HDDs is the only way to increase capacity inside the blade itself. If the application demands more raw terabytes than six bays can deliver, external storage or a different form factor must be considered.
Highlights
- Dual Intel Gold 6134 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 3.2 GHz for compute-intensive workloads
- 512 GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules at 2933 MT/s supports large in-memory datasets
- 2 x 1.92 TB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Express enables remote firmware updates and hardware monitoring without physical access
- Modular fabric bays A, B and C allow flexible 10/25 Gb SFP28 networking via XXV710 mezzanine card
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | MX740C |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | Half Width Blade |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 1.92TB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P MX |
| Max HDD Capacity | 6x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Express |
Questions about this item
What drives and memory are already installed, and what else must I supply?
The server ships with two 1.92 TB SATA SSDs and 512 GB DDR4 in sixteen 32 GB modules at 2933 MT/s. Fabric A, B and C switch modules are not included.
Which CPU and storage configuration does this listing cover?
Two Intel Gold 6134 processors at 3.2 GHz with eight cores each, paired with the H730P MX RAID controller and the two 1.92 TB SATA SSDs shown.
How does the 10/25 Gb SFP28 mezzanine card perform in a live chassis?
The MX XXV710 dual-port card delivers 10 Gb or 25 Gb connectivity per port through the MX backplane, managed by iDRAC9 Express.
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