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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and Dell bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 8x 800GB SAS SSD H730P

SKU CH-CERN-W674B

2U rack server with dual 12‑core Gold 6126 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4, eight 800 GB SAS SSDs and H730P RAID

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size512GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)8x 800GB SAS SSD
  • Storage ControllerH730P
  • Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • Eight 800GB SAS SSDs on H730P controller provide fast redundant storage
  • Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots enable flexible I/O expansion
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise with Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb ports simplifies remote management

Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for dense compute and storage. Dual Intel Gold 6126 processors deliver 12 cores each at 2.6GHz with 19.25M cache. The system ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots and eight 800GB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Virtualisation hosts and database clusters

Organisations running virtualisation hosts, in-memory databases or high-throughput transactional workloads will benefit from the 24 total cores and large memory footprint. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays are fully populated with SAS SSDs, leaving no room for additional internal drives without removing existing units. Buyers who need GPU acceleration, more internal drive bays or single-thread optimisation should look at alternative platforms because this chassis and controller are built around SAS SSD arrays and PCIe Gen 3 expansion.

H730P RAID controller with eight SAS SSDs

The H730P controller manages the eight 800GB SAS SSDs in hardware RAID, providing data protection and consistent IOPS for mixed read-write workloads. This combination of controller and drive type determines whether the server fits a storage-heavy application profile. Verify that your workload requires SAS connectivity and hardware RAID before committing to this configuration.

Highlights

  • Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports heavy virtualization workloads
  • Eight 800GB SAS SSDs on H730P controller provide fast redundant storage
  • Up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots enable flexible I/O expansion
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise with Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb ports simplifies remote management

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size512GB
Hard Drive (Installed)8x 800GB SAS SSD
Storage ControllerH730P
Max HDD Capacity8x 2.5" Drive Bays
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What rack space must I have free to install the PowerEdge R740?

The server occupies a 2U rack height, so you need two contiguous rack units of clearance in a standard 19-inch cabinet.

Can I keep my existing PCIe Gen 3 expansion cards when moving to this R740?

Yes, the chassis provides up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots, so compatible cards you already own will fit without change.

How do I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?

Connect a network cable to the dedicated iDRAC port, then browse to the IP address shown on the front LCD panel; the iDRAC9 Enterprise login page should appear.

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