DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 256GB 2x 1.2TB 10K SAS H730P rack server
A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, dual 1.2TB 10K SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 1.2TB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs handle heavy workloads at 2.6GHz
- 256GB DDR4 memory runs 16 modules at 2666 speed
- H730P controller manages 2x 1.2TB 10K SAS drives
- 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots support diverse expansion cards
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It ships with two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each running at 2.6 GHz with 14 cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and an H730P RAID controller managing two 1.2 TB 10K SAS drives.
Suits dense compute needs.
This configuration fits buyers who need high core counts and large memory in a compact 2U form factor. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots support storage and networking expansion. It does not suit buyers who need an optical drive or GPU-dense configurations beyond the available slot count.
H730P RAID controller defines storage capability
The H730P controller manages the installed SAS drives and any additional drives added to the eight 2.5-inch bays. It provides hardware RAID with cache protection for database and virtualisation workloads. Buyers requiring a different RAID level or non-RAID HBA mode should verify controller compatibility before purchase.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs handle heavy workloads at 2.6GHz
- 256GB DDR4 memory runs 16 modules at 2666 speed
- H730P controller manages 2x 1.2TB 10K SAS drives
- 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots support diverse expansion cards
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 2x 1.2TB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2.5" SAS drives and what step is often missed?
Slide each 1.2TB 10K SAS drive into the front 2.5" bays until the carrier clicks, then use the H730P controller BIOS to create a virtual disk before the OS sees the volume.
Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?
The 1100W redundant power supplies and system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; the 1.2TB 10K SAS drives and DDR4 DIMMs follow typical server refresh cycles.
What thermal or power limit appears first when both Gold 6132 CPUs run at 2.6GHz continuously?
The dual 14-core Gold 6132 processors at 2.6GHz can draw enough power under full load to trigger the 1100W PSU current limit before the chassis cooling reaches its maximum capacity.
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