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DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 256GB 2x 120GB SSD SFF H730P rack server
A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, dual 120GB SATA SSDs and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)2x 120GB SATA RI SSD
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs deliver high multi-thread throughput
- 256GB DDR4 across 16 DIMMs supports large in-memory workloads
- H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays
- Intel X550 provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management
Purpose-built 2U rack server
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6132 processors running at 2.6GHz with 14 cores each. It ships with 256GB of DDR4 memory across sixteen 16GB modules operating at 2666 MT/s. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays and includes an H730P RAID controller with two 120GB SATA SSDs installed.
Suited for dense virtualisation, not GPU clusters
This configuration suits workloads that benefit from high core counts and large memory capacity such as virtualisation, database serving, or container platforms. The dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE ports handle east-west traffic well. Buyers needing GPU acceleration or more than eight PCIe Gen 3 slots should evaluate alternative platforms.
Fits standard racks, leaves expansion room
The 2U form factor fits standard 19-inch racks and includes rails and bezel. Redundant 1100W power supplies free up budget for additional drives or add-in cards. Eight PCIe Gen 3 slots remain available for networking, storage controllers, or compute accelerators. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs deliver high multi-thread throughput
- 256GB DDR4 across 16 DIMMs supports large in-memory workloads
- H730P RAID controller manages up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays
- Intel X550 provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports
- 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 120GB SATA RI SSD |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
What rack depth and rails are needed to mount this 2U server?
The PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server and ships with rails included, so it fits a standard 19-inch rack with sufficient depth for the 8 x 2.5" drive bay chassis.
Can the H730P controller manage the two 120GB SATA SSDs alongside additional 2.5" drives in the remaining six bays?
Yes, the H730P RAID controller supports the installed 120GB SATA SSDs and can manage up to eight 2.5" drives total, allowing mixed SSD and HDD configurations across all bays.
How do I confirm the 256GB DDR4 memory and dual Gold 6132 CPUs are detected after power-on?
During POST the BIOS will display 256GB DDR4 at 2666 MT/s and two Intel Gold 6132 14-core processors at 2.6GHz; iDRAC9 Enterprise also reports full CPU and memory inventory in its System Overview.
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