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Silver 2U rack server with eight drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server 2x Gold 6142 16C 256GB 6x 2TB 7.2K SAS H740P

SKU CH-KRS5-968NY

2U rack server with dual 16-core Gold 6142 CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 and six 2 TB 7.2K SAS drives on an H740P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size256GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)6x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS
  • Storage ControllerH740P
  • Dual 16-core Gold 6142 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • 6 × 2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide dense nearline storage
  • H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with cache protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management and automation

Dual Gold 6142 16-Core Configuration

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6142 processors, each with 16 cores. It ships with 256GB of DDR4 memory installed across the system. Six 2TB 7.2K SAS drives provide the primary storage pool, managed by an H740P controller. This specification targets environments that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a standard rack form factor.

Sustained Load Behaviour

With 16 cores per processor, the dual-socket layout delivers 32 total cores for parallel workloads such as virtualisation hosts or database engines. The 256GB DDR4 memory pool supports large working sets without swapping. Six 7.2K SAS drives on the H740P controller provide steady sequential throughput for bulk data ingest or backup targets. Redundant 1100W power supplies maintain operation if one unit fails.

SAS Drive Bay Limits

The chassis accepts up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays, of which six are populated with 2TB 7.2K SAS disks. The H740P controller manages the array using SAS signalling. Two bays remain open for future expansion or hot-spare configuration. Network connectivity uses an Intel X550 dual 10Gb RJ45 plus dual 1Gb RJ45 mezzanine card. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.

Highlights

  • Dual 16-core Gold 6142 CPUs deliver high parallel throughput
  • 256 GB DDR4 memory supports large virtualised workloads
  • 6 × 2 TB 7.2 K SAS drives provide dense nearline storage
  • H740P RAID controller enables hardware RAID with cache protection
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management and automation

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size256GB
Hard Drive (Installed)6x 2TB 7.2K NL SAS
Storage ControllerH740P
Max HDD Capacity8x 2.5" Drive Bays
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the dual Gold 6142 configuration run under continuous load with the 1100W redundant PSUs?

The 14-core Gold 6142 processors at 2.6 GHz draw significant power; the 1100W redundant supplies and 2U chassis fans are designed to handle sustained thermal output in rack environments.

Which rack rails, network cabling and operating-system licences must I already have to deploy this R740?

Rails and power cords are included; you need Cat6a or better for the dual 10 Gb RJ45 ports, plus a hypervisor or OS licensed for 16 total cores.

Will my existing 2.5-inch SAS drives and PCIe 3.0 add-in cards work in the 8-bay backplane and expansion slots?

The 8-bay 2.5-inch backplane accepts SAS drives and the chassis provides up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots for compatible expansion cards.

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