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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 512GB 2x 120GB SSD H730P

SKU CH-AZYN-A79F2

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 processors, 512GB DDR4 memory, H730P RAID controller, dual 10Gb Ethernet and redundant 1100W power supplies

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size512GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)2x 120GB SATA RI SSD
  • Storage ControllerH730P
  • Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 processors at 2.6GHz provide high multi-threaded throughput
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large in-memory workloads
  • H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays for flexible storage
  • Intel X550 network daughter card adds two 10Gb and two 1Gb RJ45 ports
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management out of band

Dual Gold 6132 14-core compute

The DELL PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6132 processors running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores each. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 memory arranged in sixteen 32 GB modules. The system targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and high-density compute clusters that need strong multi-threaded throughput in a compact form factor.

Redundant 1100 W power and iDRAC9

Dual 1100 W redundant supplies keep the platform running through a single-unit failure while the iDRAC9 Enterprise controller provides full out-of-band management. Eight 2.5-inch drive bays sit behind the front bezel, fed by an H730P RAID controller that currently manages two 120 GB SATA SSDs. No optical drive is fitted, leaving airflow unobstructed for the CPU and memory subsystems.

Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and quad-port networking

Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots accept additional network, storage or accelerator cards. The integrated Intel X550 NDC delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible top-of-rack connectivity. Rails, power cords and a plain bezel are included. Buyers needing more internal storage capacity or a larger drive-count chassis should evaluate other platforms.

Highlights

  • Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 processors at 2.6GHz provide high multi-threaded throughput
  • 512GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports large in-memory workloads
  • H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays for flexible storage
  • Intel X550 network daughter card adds two 10Gb and two 1Gb RJ45 ports
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management out of band

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size512GB
Hard Drive (Installed)2x 120GB SATA RI 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 in the R740 and which step is often missed?

Populate all 16 DIMM slots evenly across both CPU sockets following the channel layout in the service manual; the step often missed is enabling the new memory configuration in the BIOS before the OS boots.

Which component in this R740 will need replacement first under continuous operation?

The 1100W redundant power supplies are the first field-replaceable units that typically reach end-of-life under sustained load; fans and the H730P RAID controller battery also follow a predictable replacement cycle.

What thermal or power limit appears first when the dual Gold 6132 CPUs run at full 2.6GHz load?

The 1100W redundant PSU rating and the 2U chassis airflow ceiling are the first constraints reached; the iDRAC9 Enterprise sensors will throttle the 14-core processors before temperatures exceed safe limits.

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