DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 512GB 4x 7.68TB SAS SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 512 GB DDR4 and four 7.68 TB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)4x 7.68TB SAS SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6GHz deliver high compute throughput
- 512GB DDR4 across 16 DIMM slots supports large in-memory workloads
- Four 7.68TB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID provide high-capacity flash storage
- Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet enable flexible I/O expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise with redundant 1100W PSUs ensures resilient remote management
Dense Compute Platform
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 packs dual Intel Gold 6132 processors with 14 cores each running at 2.6 GHz into a 2U rack chassis. 512 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules supports heavy virtualisation and in-memory workloads. Four 7.68 TB SAS SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage managed by an H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets database clusters, virtualisation hosts and analytics nodes that demand core density and local storage in a single rack unit.
Redundant Cooling and Power
Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies feed the system while hot-plug fans maintain airflow across the CPU and memory zones. The 2U form factor allows sufficient heatsink surface to keep the 14-core processors at stable temperatures under sustained load. Acoustic output remains within typical data-centre limits for rack-mounted equipment. The power architecture supports N+1 redundancy so a single supply failure does not interrupt operation.
Expansion-Ready Chassis
The 8-bay 2.5-inch drive cage leaves four slots open for future capacity growth without expanding the rack footprint. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots accommodate additional network adapters, GPU accelerators or storage controllers. Integrated Intel X550 networking delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports for flexible top-of-rack connectivity. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides dedicated remote management with virtual console and lifecycle automation. Buyers needing more than eight drive bays or PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth will require a different platform.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6GHz deliver high compute throughput
- 512GB DDR4 across 16 DIMM slots supports large in-memory workloads
- Four 7.68TB SAS SSDs on H730P RAID provide high-capacity flash storage
- Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet enable flexible I/O expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise with redundant 1100W PSUs ensures resilient remote management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4x 7.68TB SAS SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 16 DDR4 DIMMs into the R740 and which step is often missed?
Populate all 16 slots with the 32 GB PC4-2400 modules following the CPU-specific channel order in the service manual; the step most often missed is enabling the new memory configuration in the BIOS before the OS boots.
Which component in the H730P RAID controller will need replacement and when?
The H730P uses a lithium-ion battery-backed write cache; plan to replace the battery module after three to five years or when iDRAC9 reports a degraded cache state.
What thermal limit appears first when both Gold 6132 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz under sustained load?
The 1100 W redundant PSUs hit their thermal derating curve before the CPUs throttle, so inlet temperature and fan speed become the limiting factor.
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