DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8x3.5" 2x Xeon Gold 6126 2.6GHz 64GB DDR4
Rack server with eight 3.5" drive bays, dual Xeon Gold 6126 2.6GHz 12-core processors, 64GB DDR4 ECC memory and PERC H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz for heavy workloads
- 64GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- Eight 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity SATA storage expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and firmware updates
Dual Xeon Gold 6126 server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon Gold 6126 processors running at 2.6GHz. Each CPU provides 12 cores and 19.25MB cache for multi-threaded workloads. It ships with 64GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory installed. The chassis supports up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity storage.
Build integration and expandability
The system includes a PERC H730P RAID controller that manages SATA drives across the eight front bays. Dual 750W power supplies deliver redundancy for continuous operation. An integrated 10GbE 2-port 562T adapter handles high-speed networking. iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management without consuming a PCIe slot.
Memory and storage headroom
Installed memory can be expanded to a maximum of 3TB using DDR4 modules across the available slots. The eight 3.5-inch bays accommodate large SATA hard drives for bulk data, though no drives are included. The dual-processor configuration is already at the maximum of two CPUs, so compute growth relies on memory and storage additions.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6126 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz for heavy workloads
- 64GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- PERC H730P RAID controller protects data with hardware acceleration
- Eight 3.5" drive bays allow high-capacity SATA storage expansion
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote management and firmware updates
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 40,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730P Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
How many 3.5-inch drive bays does the R740 chassis provide for future storage expansion?
The chassis supports up to 8 drive bays for 3.5-inch SATA drives, with a PERC H730P RAID controller already installed to manage them.
What is the noise and heat output like when both Xeon Gold 6126 processors run at 2.6GHz continuously?
Dual 750W power supplies and integrated cooling handle the 12-core CPUs under sustained load, while iDRAC9 Enterprise lets you monitor thermal sensors remotely.
Which DDR4 memory standard must the modules already installed or added later conform to?
The system uses 64GB of DDR4 ECC Registered memory and can scale to 3TB, so any additional modules must match the DDR4 ECC Registered specification.
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