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Silver 2U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 256GB 2x 960GB SAS SSD H730P

SKU CH-7XCX-0RPZB

A 2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 256GB DDR4, dual 960GB SAS SSDs on an H730P controller and iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size256GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)2x 960GB SAS SSD
  • Storage ControllerH730P
  • Dual Gold 6132 CPUs provide 14 cores each at 2.6GHz
  • 256GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules running at 2666
  • H730P controller manages 2x 960GB SAS SSD storage
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow further expansion up to 8 drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

2U Rack Server with Dual 14-Core CPUs

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rackmount server built for virtualisation and database workloads. It ships with two Intel Gold 6132 processors running at 2.6 GHz, each providing 14 cores. The system includes 256 GB of DDR4 memory across 16 modules and a PERC H730P RAID controller. Dual 960 GB SAS SSDs come pre-installed in the front bays.

Suited for Dense Compute; Not for GPU-Heavy Builds

This server fits organisations that need high core counts and large memory capacity in a compact 2U form factor. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays and eight PCIe Gen 3 slots support storage expansion and additional network or accelerator cards. Buyers who require GPU acceleration should look elsewhere, as the chassis does not accommodate full-length double-width graphics cards. The lack of an optical drive also means installation media must be provided via USB or network boot.

H730P RAID Controller Determines Storage Layout

The included PERC H730P controller manages the two 960 GB SAS SSDs and any additional drives added to the remaining six bays. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 with 2 GB of non-volatile cache. This single component dictates which drive configurations are possible and the performance characteristics of the storage subsystem. Verify that your desired RAID topology and drive count are compatible with this controller before purchase.

Highlights

  • Dual Gold 6132 CPUs provide 14 cores each at 2.6GHz
  • 256GB DDR4 memory across 16 modules running at 2666
  • H730P controller manages 2x 960GB SAS SSD storage
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow further expansion up to 8 drives
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables full remote server management

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size256GB
Hard Drive (Installed)2x 960GB SAS SSD
Storage ControllerH730P
Max HDD Capacity8x 2.5" Drive Bays
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5 inch SAS SSDs into the 8 drive bays and what step is often missed?

Slide each 960GB SAS SSD into a 2.5 inch bay until it locks, then use iDRAC9 Enterprise to create a virtual disk on the H730P RAID controller; the step often missed is initializing the array before installing the OS.

What maintenance will the 1100W redundant power supplies and system fans need later?

The 1100W redundant PSUs are hot-swappable; replace a failed unit without downtime. Clean front-panel fan filters every few months to maintain airflow through the 2U chassis.

What thermal or power limit appears first when both Gold 6132 CPUs run at 2.6GHz under sustained load?

The 1100W redundant power supply capacity is the first ceiling; sustained full-load draw from two 14-core CPUs, 16 DDR4 DIMMs and eight drive bays can approach the PSU rating before thermal throttling activates.

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