DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 512GB 8x 480GB SATA SSD rack server
2U rack server with dual 12‑core 2.6 GHz CPUs, 512 GB DDR4, eight 480 GB SATA SSDs and H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)8x 480GB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
- 512GB DDR4 memory in 16 modules supports heavy virtualization workloads
- Eight 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID provide fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
- Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow flexible I/O expansion
2U rack server for dense compute
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 fits two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each with 12 cores at 2.6GHz, into a 2U chassis. It ships with 512GB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMMs and eight 480GB SATA SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. This configuration targets virtualisation clusters and database workloads that need high core counts and fast local storage in a standard rack footprint.
PCIe Gen 3 and 10GbE set the I/O ceiling
The system provides up to eight PCIe Gen 3 expansion slots for additional controllers or accelerators. Network connectivity relies on an Intel X550 adapter delivering two 10Gb RJ45 ports and two 1Gb RJ45 ports. No optical drive is included, and the 2.5-inch drive bays limit internal storage to eight devices. Workloads demanding Gen 4 bandwidth or 25GbE links will hit these interface limits.
512GB DDR4 decides fit for memory-bound apps
The installed 512GB capacity, built from sixteen 32GB PC4-2400 modules, is the primary factor for buyers running large in-memory databases or heavy VM consolidation. If the application requires more memory than this fixed population, the server cannot meet the need without a hardware change. Buyers who need greater memory capacity should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 threads at 2.6GHz
- 512GB DDR4 memory in 16 modules supports heavy virtualization workloads
- Eight 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID provide fast redundant storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
- Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots allow flexible I/O expansion
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 512GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 8x 480GB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 512GB DDR4 configuration or add more memory later?
The server ships with 512GB DDR4 installed across 16 slots of 32GB PC4-2400, so the base capacity is already high; additional DIMMs can be added only if free slots remain.
What does the 2.6GHz 12-core Gold 6126 rating deliver in a live workload?
Two Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6GHz with 12 cores each give 24 total cores and 19.25M cache per processor, providing strong multi-thread throughput for virtualisation and database tasks.
How does the H730P controller and SATA SSD mix limit real-world drive speed?
The H730P RAID controller manages the 8x 480GB SATA SSDs over 6Gb/s SATA links, so sustained reads and writes are capped by the SATA interface rather than the controller.
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