DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U 2× Gold 6126 12C 64GB 2× 800GB SAS SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, dual 800GB SAS SSDs and H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 800GB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual Intel Gold 6126 12-core processors at 2.6GHz power multi-threaded workloads
- 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules supports virtualisation density
- Two 800GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide low-latency storage
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow capacity expansion up to eight drives
- Dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet ports plus iDRAC9 Enterprise enable remote management
2U Rack Server with Dual 12-Core CPUs
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rackmount server system built around two Intel Gold 6126 processors. Each CPU delivers twelve cores at 2.6GHz with 19.25M cache. The chassis includes 64GB of DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules and two 800GB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.
Suited for Virtualisation and Database Workloads
This configuration fits organisations running virtualised environments, mid-size databases or mixed enterprise applications that benefit from twenty-four total cores and hardware RAID redundancy. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow further storage expansion. Buyers who need GPU-dense compute, higher single-thread clock speeds or more than eight PCIe Gen 3 slots should evaluate alternative form factors.
Twenty-Four Cores Across Two Sockets
The defining specification is the dual-socket layout providing twenty-four physical cores at 2.6GHz. This core count drives parallel throughput for hypervisors, container clusters and multi-threaded databases. If the workload relies on maximum single-thread frequency or requires more than the installed 64GB DDR4, a different CPU or memory configuration will be necessary.
Highlights
- Dual Intel Gold 6126 12-core processors at 2.6GHz power multi-threaded workloads
- 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules supports virtualisation density
- Two 800GB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide low-latency storage
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow capacity expansion up to eight drives
- Dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet ports plus iDRAC9 Enterprise enable remote management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 800GB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2.5" SAS SSDs into the 8-bay R740 chassis, and which step is often missed?
Slide each 800GB SAS SSD into a front 2.5-inch bay until the carrier clicks, then confirm the H730P RAID controller detects both drives in the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface before creating a virtual disk.
What maintenance will the 1100W redundant power supplies need over time?
The hot-plug 1100W PSUs can be swapped one at a time without downtime; schedule replacement when iDRAC9 reports a fan-speed or voltage warning on either unit.
Which limit appears first when the dual Gold 6126 CPUs run sustained 2.6GHz workloads?
The 1100W redundant power envelope and the 2U chassis airflow set the practical ceiling; thermal throttling or PSU current limit will trigger before the 12-core processors hit their maximum turbo.
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