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DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 64GB 4x 480GB SATA SSD H730P
2U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, four 480GB SATA SSDs and H730P RAID
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)4x 480GB SATA SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6GHz for compute density
- 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules for multi-tasking headroom
- Four 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller for protected fast storage
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow capacity expansion within 2U
- iDRAC9 Enterprise plus Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet for remote management and connectivity
Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation, database and compute workloads. It ships with two Intel Gold 6126 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 12 cores and 19.25 MB cache. The system includes 64 GB of DDR4 memory across four 16 GB modules. Four 480 GB SATA SSDs provide storage on the H730P RAID controller.
Build integration and expansion
The chassis supports up to eight 2.5 inch drive bays, leaving four bays free for additional storage. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots are available for network, GPU or storage adapters. The integrated Intel X550 network daughter card delivers two 10 Gb RJ45 and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports. iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote management without a dedicated monitor or keyboard.
Thermals, noise and power
Dual 1100 W redundant power supplies share the load and maintain operation if one unit fails. The 2U form factor uses high-speed fans that ramp with CPU and drive activity, producing noticeable airflow noise typical of dense rack servers. Power draw scales with processor utilisation and the number of installed drives and add-in cards.
Highlights
- Dual 12-core Intel Gold 6126 CPUs at 2.6GHz for compute density
- 64GB DDR4 memory across four 16GB modules for multi-tasking headroom
- Four 480GB SATA SSDs on H730P RAID controller for protected fast storage
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow capacity expansion within 2U
- iDRAC9 Enterprise plus Intel X550 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet for remote management and connectivity
Specifications
| Type | Rack |
|---|---|
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4x 480GB SATA SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How many 2.5-inch drive bays remain free after the four 480GB SATA SSDs are installed?
The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch bays total, so four bays are still open for additional drives.
What is the fan noise level when the dual 1100W redundant power supplies and two Gold 6126 CPUs run continuously?
Dell does not publish a decibel figure for this configuration; expect typical 2U rack noise under full load.
Which rails and power cords are included so the server can be mounted and powered immediately?
The shipment includes sliding rails and two power cords matching the redundant 1100W supplies.
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