DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 256GB 2x 300GB SAS H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, dual 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 300GB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6GHz
- 256GB DDR4 across 16 slots for large workloads
- H730P RAID controller manages 2x 300GB 10K SAS drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management
- 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 10Gb Ethernet for expansion
Ready-to-deploy rack server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 arrives as a 2U rack system with dual Intel Gold 6126 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 12 cores and 19.25 MB cache. Memory is fully populated with 256 GB of DDR4 across 16 modules rated at 2666 MT/s. Two 300 GB 10K SAS drives are installed behind the H730P RAID controller, and the chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays for expansion.
Suited for dense virtualization
This configuration targets environments that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact 2U form factor. The redundant 1100 W power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management support continuous operation. Buyers who require more than eight drive bays, integrated optical media, or GPU-accelerated compute should evaluate alternative platforms.
Eight 2.5-inch drive bays set the storage ceiling
The chassis is limited to eight small-form-factor bays, so total raw capacity and drive-count scalability are fixed by this physical constraint. The H730P controller manages the installed SAS drives and any additions within those eight slots. Network connectivity is provided by an Intel X550 NDC with two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports, and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for add-in cards.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs run at 2.6GHz
- 256GB DDR4 across 16 slots for large workloads
- H730P RAID controller manages 2x 300GB 10K SAS drives
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management
- 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots plus Intel X550 10Gb Ethernet for expansion
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 300GB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What rack space and power connections must I provide for the 2U R740 with dual 1100W PSUs?
Reserve 2U of rack height and connect both 1100W redundant supplies to separate PDU circuits using the included power cords.
Will my existing PCIe Gen 3 add-in cards fit the R740 slots?
Yes, the chassis offers up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots that accept standard full-height cards.
How do I verify the H730P RAID controller sees the two 300GB SAS drives after first boot?
Enter the H730P BIOS utility during POST and confirm both 300GB 10K SAS drives appear as ready for array creation.
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