DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 1× Gold 6132 14C 128GB 2× 300GB SAS H730P
2U rack server with 14-core Gold 6132 CPU, 128GB DDR4, dual 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size128GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 300GB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- 14-core Intel Gold 6132 delivers strong compute performance
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Two 300GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage access
- H730P RAID controller enables flexible data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise simplifies remote server management
Ready-to-Rack 2U Server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server supplied new with a single Intel Gold 6132 processor running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores and 128 GB of DDR4 memory installed as eight 16 GB modules. It includes an H730P RAID controller and two 300 GB 10K SAS drives. iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is fitted.
Suits Virtualisation Hosts Not GPU Farms
This configuration fits organisations that need dense compute and memory for virtualisation, database or application workloads in a standard rack. The single CPU and lack of GPU-ready PCIe power cables mean it is not suited to graphics-heavy rendering, AI training or high-performance computing clusters that demand multiple accelerators.
14 Core Gold 6132 Defines Thread Count
The installed Intel Gold 6132 provides 14 cores at 2.6 GHz with 19.25 MB cache, setting the hard limit on simultaneous threads for this chassis. Adding a second processor is possible but not included, so buyers must decide if the current core count meets licensing and performance targets before purchase.
Highlights
- 14-core Intel Gold 6132 delivers strong compute performance
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Two 300GB 10K SAS drives provide fast storage access
- H730P RAID controller enables flexible data protection
- iDRAC9 Enterprise simplifies remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 128GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 300GB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
Does the R740 need rails and power cords to mount and start in a standard rack?
Bezel (No LCD), rails, and power cords are included with the chassis so the server can be racked and powered immediately.
Can the Intel X550 2x 10Gb RJ45 and 2x 1Gb RJ45 ports link directly to older 1 Gb switches without extra modules?
Yes, the four RJ45 ports auto-negotiate down to 1 Gb speeds, letting legacy copper switches connect without transceivers.
How do I confirm the H730P RAID controller sees both 300GB 10K SAS drives after first boot?
Open the iDRAC9 Enterprise interface or the controller BIOS during POST; both drives will appear as ready members of the configured virtual disk.
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