DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 128GB 8x 120GB SSD H730P rack server

Dell PowerEdge R740 dual-socket rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built around two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each with 12 cores running at 2.6GHz. It ships with 128GB of DDR4 memory arranged as eight 16GB modules at 2666 MT/s. Eight 120GB SATA RI SSDs occupy the 2.5-inch drive bays behind an H730P RAID controller. The system targets virtualisation hosts, database nodes and compute clusters that need dense processing in a standard rack footprint.

Check rack space power and expansion needs

Verify that your rack can accommodate a 2U chassis and that the facility provides redundant power feeds for the 1100W redundant supply units. Confirm the PCIe Gen 3 slot layout matches any add-in cards you plan to install, noting the maximum of eight slots available. Ensure the Intel X550 network daughter card with two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports fits your switching infrastructure. The server includes rails and power cords but no optical drive.

Bundled rails iDRAC9 Enterprise and bezel

The included sliding rails simplify installation and service access in standard four-post racks. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides out-of-band remote management with a dedicated interface for power control, hardware monitoring and virtual console access without an operating system. The front bezel without an LCD panel protects the drive bays while maintaining airflow. These accessories reduce deployment time and enable lights-out administration for distributed sites.