DELL PowerEdge R740 2x Gold 6126 12C 64GB 6x 800GB SAS SSD H730P

Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack server

This 2U rack server delivers dual Intel Gold 6126 processors with twelve cores each running at 2.6 GHz. It ships with 64 GB of DDR4 memory and six 800 GB SAS SSDs managed by an H730P RAID controller. The platform targets virtualisation, database and high-performance computing workloads that demand dense compute and fast storage.

Check rack space and power before ordering

Verify you have 2U of clearance in a standard rack and that your PDU can supply redundant 1100 W power. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch drive bays, so confirm the six installed SSDs leave room for future expansion. Ensure your network infrastructure supports the dual 10 Gb RJ45 and dual 1 Gb RJ45 ports on the Intel X550 NDC.

Replaces older 2U servers lacking 10 Gb networking

Organisations moving from systems limited to 1 Gb Ethernet and mechanical drives will see lower latency and higher throughput. The jump is worth it when workloads require PCIe Gen 3 slots for additional accelerators or NICs and when remote management via iDRAC9 Enterprise simplifies fleet operations.