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DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 2x 480GB SSD H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, dual 480GB SATA SSDs on an H730P controller, eight 2.5-inch drive bays, iDRAC9 Enterprise.
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 480GB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual Gold 6132 CPUs deliver 14 cores each at 2.6GHz for compute-intensive workloads
- 64GB DDR4 memory in four 16GB modules supports large datasets and virtualization
- H730P RAID controller manages 2x 480GB SATA SSDs with hardware acceleration
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion up to eight drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus Intel X550 dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet for connectivity
Rack Server for Virtualisation
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each with 14 cores at 2.6GHz, and 64GB of DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules. It targets IT teams that need dense compute for virtualisation, database or container workloads in a standard rack footprint. The configuration leaves six 2.5-inch drive bays open for future storage expansion. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or single-thread frequency above 2.6GHz should evaluate other platforms.
Enterprise Chassis with Redundant Power
The 8-bay 2.5-inch chassis houses a 1100W redundant power supply and includes sliding rails and a front bezel for immediate rack integration. An Intel X550 network daughter card provides two 10Gb RJ45 ports and two 1Gb RJ45 ports, supporting high-throughput east-west traffic without consuming a PCIe slot. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots remain available for additional NICs, HBAs or accelerators. Operators needing 25Gb or fibre connectivity must add a compatible adapter.
H730P RAID and iDRAC9 Enterprise Management
The bundled H730P controller manages the two 480GB SATA SSDs and any added drives with hardware RAID levels and cache protection. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full out-of-band lifecycle control, including remote console, firmware orchestration and telemetry streaming, reducing on-site visits. No optical drive is fitted, so OS deployment relies on virtual media or network boot. Environments without a dedicated management network will not benefit from the iDRAC enterprise features.
Highlights
- Dual Gold 6132 CPUs deliver 14 cores each at 2.6GHz for compute-intensive workloads
- 64GB DDR4 memory in four 16GB modules supports large datasets and virtualization
- H730P RAID controller manages 2x 480GB SATA SSDs with hardware acceleration
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow storage expansion up to eight drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management plus Intel X550 dual 10Gb and dual 1Gb Ethernet for connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 480GB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What PCIe generation do the eight expansion slots support?
The R740 provides up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for add-in cards.
What rack depth is required for the 2U chassis and included rails?
The 2U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks; the supplied rails mount in typical four-post cabinets.
How is the H730P RAID controller configured for the two 480 GB SSDs out of the box?
The drives are pre-configured as a RAID 1 mirror; initialise the virtual disk in the controller BIOS before installing an OS.
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