DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Gold 6126 12C 32GB 2× 1.2TB SAS H730P
2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, two 1.2TB SAS drives and H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 1.2TB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6 GHz handle parallel workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 in two 16 GB modules supports virtualization density
- H730P RAID controller protects 2× 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives
- Eight 2.5" bays allow storage expansion up to eight drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise and Intel X550 10 GbE enable remote management
2U rack server for dense compute
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 occupies 2U of rack space and delivers dual Intel Gold 6126 processors with twelve cores each at 2.6 GHz. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4 memory are installed as two 16 GB modules. Two 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives connect through an H730P controller. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots.
Suited for virtualisation hosts and database nodes
Organisations that need a balanced mix of CPU threads, memory capacity and fast local storage will find this configuration ready for production workloads. The integrated Intel X550 adapter supplies two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for network segmentation. Buyers who require more than 32 GB of RAM, additional drive bays populated at purchase, or a GPU-ready riser should evaluate other configurations.
Dual Gold 6126 CPUs define the performance envelope
Each processor contributes twelve cores and 19.25 MB of cache, setting the ceiling for parallel workloads and licensing costs. The 1100 W redundant power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are included. Rails, bezel and power cords ship with the unit. Export eligibility restrictions apply.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6 GHz handle parallel workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 in two 16 GB modules supports virtualization density
- H730P RAID controller protects 2× 1.2 TB 10 K SAS drives
- Eight 2.5" bays allow storage expansion up to eight drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise and Intel X550 10 GbE enable remote management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 1.2TB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How loud are the fans when the twin Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz all day?
The R740 chassis uses temperature-controlled fans that spin faster under sustained 12-core load; iDRAC9 Enterprise lets you monitor fan speed and inlet temperature remotely.
What rack infrastructure must I already have to install this 2U server?
You need a standard 19-inch rack with at least 2U of free space, suitable rails for the 8-bay chassis, and PDU outlets for the dual 1100 W redundant power supplies.
Can the H730P controller use my existing 2.5-inch SAS drives alongside the two 1.2 TB 10K drives supplied?
Yes, the H730P supports up to eight 2.5-inch SAS drives in the chassis, so additional drives can be added to the same backplane and managed in the same RAID arrays.
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