DELL
DELL PowerEdge R740 Rack Server 2x Gold 6132 14C 64GB 6x 300GB 10K SAS H730P
A 2U rack server with dual 14‑core Gold 6132 CPUs, 64GB DDR4, six 300GB 10K SAS drives and an H730P RAID controller
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Installed Memory Size64GB
- Hard Drive (Installed)6x 300GB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerH730P
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 processors provide 2.6 GHz base frequency for multi-threaded workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 memory in four 16 GB modules supports virtualisation and database tasks
- Six 300 GB 10K SAS drives on H730P RAID controller give fast redundant storage
- Intel X550 network daughter card adds two 10 Gb and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote power, console and firmware management
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U Server
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a 2U rack server built with two Intel Gold 6132 processors. Each CPU runs at 2.6GHz with 14 cores and 19.25M cache. The system includes 64GB DDR4 memory in four 16GB modules and six 300GB 10K SAS drives managed by an H730P RAID controller.
Suited For And Limitations
This server suits organisations needing dense compute in a 2U form factor with integrated 10Gb and 1Gb Ethernet. It is not for buyers who require an optical drive or more than eight 2.5-inch drive bays. The configuration ships with fixed processor and memory counts and includes iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management.
Deciding Specification
The H730P RAID controller with six 300GB 10K SAS drives determines storage performance and redundancy options. Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots and dual 1100W redundant power supplies support expansion and uptime requirements.
Highlights
- Dual 14-core Gold 6132 processors provide 2.6 GHz base frequency for multi-threaded workloads
- 64 GB DDR4 memory in four 16 GB modules supports virtualisation and database tasks
- Six 300 GB 10K SAS drives on H730P RAID controller give fast redundant storage
- Intel X550 network daughter card adds two 10 Gb and two 1 Gb RJ45 ports
- iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote power, console and firmware management
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | R740 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Installed Memory Size | 64GB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6x 300GB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | H730P |
| Max HDD Capacity | 8x 2.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
Questions about this item
Will the Intel X550 10Gb RJ45 ports on this R740 negotiate down to 1 Gb speeds for my existing switches?
Yes, the Intel X550 NDC provides two 10Gb RJ45 and two 1Gb RJ45 ports, so it will link at 1 Gb with older switches automatically.
How can I verify the H730P RAID controller sees all six 300GB 10K SAS drives after installation?
During POST press the designated key to enter the H730P configuration utility, or log into iDRAC9 Enterprise and check the storage inventory for six 300GB drives in a healthy state.
Does the shipment include rails and power cords so I can rack the 2U chassis immediately?
The box contains the R740 2U server with bezel, sliding rails and power cords; no extra cables or mounting hardware are required for a standard rack install.
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