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Silver 1U rack server with eight 2.5 inch drive bays and front bezel

DELL

DELL R740 rack server 2x Gold 6126 12C 128GB 2x 1.92TB SAS SSD H730P

SKU CH-N6EK-7A4RK

A 1U rack server with dual 12-core Gold 6126 CPUs, 128GB DDR4, two 1.92TB SAS SSDs and an H730P controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • CPU TypeIntel
  • Installed Memory Size128GB
  • Hard Drive (Installed)2x 1.92TB SAS RI SSD
  • Storage ControllerH730P
  • Dual Gold 6126 processors provide 12 cores each for multi-threaded performance
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports large datasets and virtualization
  • Two 1.92 TB SAS SSDs give fast redundant storage
  • H730P RAID controller manages drive arrays with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management from anywhere

Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 1U rack server

This 1U rack server delivers dual Intel Gold 6126 processors with 12 cores each at 2.6 GHz and 128 GB of DDR4 memory. It targets IT teams who need dense compute for virtualisation, database or high-performance workloads in a standard rack footprint.

Upgrade from single-socket or lower-core platforms

Moving from a single CPU or 8-core configuration doubles thread count and memory channels, which pays off when consolidation ratios climb or licensing is core-based. The jump is worth it when workloads saturate existing cores or when memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck.

Tool-less rails and redundant 1100 W supplies

Slide the chassis into the rack, connect power and network, then configure RAID on the H730P controller before installing the OS. Common issues include forgetting to licence iDRAC9 Enterprise features or mismatching drive carriers for the 2.5-inch bays.

Highlights

  • Dual Gold 6126 processors provide 12 cores each for multi-threaded performance
  • 128 GB DDR4 memory supports large datasets and virtualization
  • Two 1.92 TB SAS SSDs give fast redundant storage
  • H730P RAID controller manages drive arrays with hardware acceleration
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise enables remote server management from anywhere

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelR740
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
CPU TypeIntel
Installed Memory Size128GB
Hard Drive (Installed)2x 1.92TB SAS RI SSD
Storage ControllerH730P
Max HDD Capacity8x 2.5" Drive Bays
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise

Questions about this item

What rack height does the R740 1U chassis require?

The R740 occupies a single 1U rack space and fits standard 19-inch cabinets.

How are the 128GB DDR4 modules installed, and what step is often missed?

Eight 16GB DIMMs fill the CPU channels; the common error is leaving slots unbalanced across the two processors.

When will the 1100W redundant power supplies need replacement?

Plan on swapping PSUs after several years of continuous duty; hot-swap design allows change without downtime.

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