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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 2.5-inch drive bays, bezel, rails

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server Gold 6148 20C 128GB 2x 300GB SAS H730P

SKU CH-AXYD-GQ0D2

2U rack server with 20-core Intel Gold 6148 at 2.4 GHz, 128 GB DDR4, dual 300 GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID plus iDRAC9 Enterprise

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size128GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)2x 300GB 10K SAS
  • Storage ControllerH730P
  • 20-core Gold 6148 at 2.4 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 across 8 modules handles large datasets
  • Dual 300 GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage access
  • H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware redundancy
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Ready-to-run 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 arrives as a complete 2U system with a single Intel Gold 6148 processor, 20 cores at 2.4 GHz and 128 GB of DDR4 memory. Two 300 GB 10K SAS drives sit behind an H730P RAID controller, and iDRAC9 Enterprise provides full remote management. Eight 2.5-inch bays leave room for storage growth.

Upgrade from older rack units

This configuration replaces ageing 2U servers that lack PCIe Gen 3 slots or 10 Gb Ethernet. The jump is worth it when workloads need twenty modern cores, hardware RAID with cache protection and integrated 10 Gb RJ45 networking without extra cards.

Check rack depth and power

Verify the cabinet can accept a 2U chassis with redundant 1100 W supplies and that PDUs deliver matching connectors. Confirm the operating system supports the installed RAID controller and that network switches provide 10 Gb RJ45 ports for the onboard X550 adapter.

Highlights

  • 20-core Gold 6148 at 2.4 GHz powers heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR4 across 8 modules handles large datasets
  • Dual 300 GB 10K SAS drives deliver fast storage access
  • H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware redundancy
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size128GB
Hard Drive (Installed)2x 300GB 10K SAS
Storage ControllerH730P
Max HDD Capacity8x 2.5" Drive Bays
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What rack width and depth does the 2U R740 chassis require?

The server uses the included sliding rails for a standard rack; allow enough depth behind the 2U chassis for cable clearance.

Which firmware step is often missed when installing the H730P RAID controller?

After seating the controller, update its firmware to the latest version before creating any virtual disks.

When will the 128GB DDR4 memory need replacement?

The 8x 16GB PC4-2666 modules are rated for continuous server operation; replace only if a DIMM fails diagnostics.

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