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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6126 12C 256GB 8x 480GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-4KQB-HG17Y

2U rack server with dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, eight 480GB SATA SSDs and H730P RAID

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size256GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)8x 480GB SATA SSD
  • Storage ControllerH730P
  • Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 2.6GHz multi-thread performance
  • 256GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large virtualised workloads
  • Eight 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 plus dual 1Gb RJ45 handles heavy network traffic
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management enables full out-of-band server control

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each providing twelve cores at 2.6GHz. It ships with 256GB of DDR4 memory across sixteen 16GB modules and eight 480GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. The system targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and compute clusters that need dense storage and redundant power in a standard rack footprint.

Thermals noise and power draw

Dual 1100W redundant power supplies deliver fail-over capacity while the chassis airflow design handles the thermal load of two twelve-core CPUs and a full complement of drives. Fan speeds scale with inlet temperature and component utilisation, so acoustic output rises under sustained heavy workloads but remains within typical data-centre limits. Power consumption will vary with actual CPU and storage activity rather than the supply rating alone.

Included accessories and management

The package includes a front bezel without an LCD panel, sliding rails for rack mounting and power cords for immediate deployment. Integrated iDRAC9 Enterprise provides out-of-band remote management with virtual console, power control and hardware inventory, reducing the need for physical datacentre visits. Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and an Intel X550 network daughter card with two 10Gb and two 1Gb RJ45 ports are available for expansion without extra hardware.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 2.6GHz multi-thread performance
  • 256GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large virtualised workloads
  • Eight 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller provide fast redundant storage
  • Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 plus dual 1Gb RJ45 handles heavy network traffic
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management enables full out-of-band server control

Specifications

TypeRack
Rack Height2U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size256GB
Hard Drive (Installed)8x 480GB SATA SSD
Storage ControllerH730P
Max HDD Capacity8x 2.5" Drive Bays
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How do I install the 16 DDR4 memory modules into the 256GB configuration, and which step is commonly missed?

Populate all 16 DIMM slots evenly across both processors following the channel sequence in the service manual; the step often missed is enabling the memory training mode in BIOS before first boot so the 2666 MT/s speed is recognised.

Which component in the H730P RAID controller or the 480GB SATA SSDs will need replacement first under typical write workloads?

The 480GB SATA SSDs have a finite write endurance and will reach their program-erase limit before the H730P controller hardware wears out; monitor SMART attributes via iDRAC9 Enterprise to schedule drive swaps.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6GHz across all 12 cores continuously?

The 1100W redundant power supply set and the 2U chassis airflow design set the sustained ceiling; CPU package power will throttle before memory or PCIe Gen 3 slots become the bottleneck.

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