DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6132 14C 32GB 4x 300GB SAS H730P
2U rack server with dual 14-core Gold 6132 CPUs, 32GB DDR4, four 300GB 10K SAS drives and H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size32GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)4x 300GB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6 GHz power demanding workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 memory across two 16 GB modules supports virtualisation density
- Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives on H730P controller provide fast redundant storage
- Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 plus dual 1 Gb ports enable high-throughput networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management with 1100 W redundant powerupply
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Gold 6132 processors, each offering 14 cores at 2.6GHz. It arrives with 32GB of DDR4 memory installed across two 16GB modules and four 300GB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P RAID controller. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 Enterprise and the chassis includes redundant 1100W power supplies.
Suitable Use Cases and Limits
This server suits organisations needing a dense 2U platform with dual 14-core CPUs, integrated 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet, and up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots for add-in cards. The eight 2.5-inch drive bays allow further SAS expansion beyond the four installed drives. It is not for buyers who need an optical drive, more than 32GB of memory pre-installed, or a chassis supporting 3.5-inch drives.
Deciding Specification
The H730P RAID controller with four 300GB 10K SAS drives determines whether this configuration matches the storage performance and capacity requirements of the target workload.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Intel Gold 6132 CPUs at 2.6 GHz power demanding workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 memory across two 16 GB modules supports virtualisation density
- Four 300 GB 10K SAS drives on H730P controller provide fast redundant storage
- Intel X550 dual 10 Gb RJ45 plus dual 1 Gb ports enable high-throughput networking
- iDRAC9 Enterprise gives full remote management with 1100 W redundant powerupply
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 32GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4x 300GB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
Will the 2.5-inch drive bays accept my existing SAS drives?
The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch bays; four are filled with 300GB 10K SAS drives and the remaining bays accept additional 2.5-inch SAS drives.
How do I verify the iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management is active after first boot?
Connect to the management port, log in to the iDRAC9 web interface and confirm the System > Overview page shows both Gold 6132 CPUs, 32GB DDR4 memory and the H730P controller.
Which items ship in the box and what must I source separately?
The server ships with bezel, sliding rails, two 1100W redundant power supplies and power cords; operating system licences and extra drives or memory are not included.
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