DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 8x3.5 2x Xeon Gold 6226 256GB DDR4 No Drive
A 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive bays, dual 2.7 GHz 12-core Xeon Gold 6226 processors and 256 GB DDR4 ECC memory, ready for a PERC H730P RAID controller and 10 GbE networking
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.7GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size256GB
- Dual Xeon Gold 6226 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.7GHz for demanding workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides comprehensive remote management
- Dual 750W power supplies and 10GbE 562T adapter ensure resilient connectivity
Dell PowerEdge R740 8-Bay Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built for compute-intensive workloads. Two Intel Xeon Gold 6226 processors run at 2.7GHz with 12 cores each. The system ships with 256GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730P RAID controller. Eight 3.5-inch drive bays accept SATA hard drives.
Suits virtualisation and database hosts.
This server fits teams running virtualised workloads, database clusters, or high-throughput file storage. The dual 12-core CPUs and large memory pool handle heavy multi-threaded tasks. Buyers needing GPU acceleration for deep learning or rendering should look elsewhere because only integrated graphics are present. The 10GbE dual-port adapter supports fast network fabrics.
Dual Xeon Gold 6226 CPUs with 12 cores each
The installed processors are the primary performance factor. Each Gold 6226 delivers 12 cores at 2.7GHz with 19.25 MB cache, totalling 24 cores across both sockets. This core count and clock speed determine throughput for parallel applications. Memory capacity can scale to 3TB if workloads demand more than the included 256GB.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon Gold 6226 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.7GHz for demanding workloads
- 256GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualization
- Eight 3.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730P RAID controller enable flexible storage
- iDRAC9 Enterprise licence provides comprehensive remote management
- Dual 750W power supplies and 10GbE 562T adapter ensure resilient connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.7GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 256GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 48,00 |
| 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 often should the 750 W power supplies be checked or replaced?
Two 750 W units share the load; inspect fans and capacitors during scheduled maintenance and replace a unit if iDRAC9 reports a fault or efficiency drops.
Which component hits its limit first during sustained 2.7 GHz operation?
The dual Xeon Gold 6226 CPUs reach thermal throttle before the 256 GB DDR4 or PERC H730P controller saturate.
What noise and heat levels should I expect when the server runs 24/7?
Dual 750 W supplies and active CPU coolers produce measurable fan noise; iDRAC9 monitors inlet temperature and adjusts fan curves to keep thermals in check.
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