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DELL PowerEdge R740 2U rack server 2× Gold 6132 14C 64GB 8× 7.68TB SAS SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 64 GB DDR4, eight 7.68 TB SAS SSDs and H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)8x 7.68TB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
- 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules supports large workloads
- Eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide massive flash capacity
- H730P RAID controller manages storage with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for dense compute and storage workloads. It ships with dual Intel Gold 6132 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores. Memory totals 64 GB of DDR4 arranged as four 16 GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Eight 7.68 TB SAS SSDs fill the 2.5 inch drive bays behind an H730P RAID controller. Redundant 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management are included.
Suited for virtualisation hosts and database nodes
This configuration suits teams running virtualisation clusters, database instances or high-throughput file services that benefit from all-flash capacity and dual-socket performance. The eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow GPU, NIC or storage expansion. Buyers who need more than 64 GB of memory, additional drive bays beyond the eight 2.5 inch slots, or a different processor generation should evaluate other platforms.
Eight 7.68 TB SAS SSDs on H730P
The defining specification is the eight 7.68 TB SAS SSDs managed by the H730P controller, delivering roughly 61 TB of raw flash capacity in a 2U form factor. This density determines whether the server fits a workload that prioritises high-capacity, low-latency storage over maximum core count or memory scale. Confirm the SAS interface matches your backplane and cabling before purchase.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
- 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules supports large workloads
- Eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs provide massive flash capacity
- H730P RAID controller manages storage with hardware acceleration
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8x 7.68TB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What rack space and power circuits are needed for the 2U R740 with 1100W redundant PSUs?
The server occupies 2U of rack height and ships with redundant 1100W power supplies; plan for two PDU connections on separate circuits for full redundancy.
Will the Intel X550 10Gb RJ45 ports negotiate down to 1Gb for our existing switches?
Yes, the NDC provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports; the 10Gb links auto-negotiate to 1Gb when connected to slower switches.
How can I confirm the H730P sees all eight 7.68TB SAS SSDs and the RAID array is healthy?
Log into iDRAC9 Enterprise or the H730P BIOS utility during boot; both show each 7.68TB drive, the RAID virtual disk status and any degraded or rebuilding state.
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