Dell PowerEdge R740
Dell PowerEdge R740
ICD Certified Refurbished 2U Rack Server
The 2U workhorse for databases, virtualization, and GPU workloads. Dual Xeon Scalable, up to 3TB RAM, GPU-ready, massive storage capacity.
R740 at a Glance
R740 vs R740xd: Which One?
| Feature | R740 | R740xd |
|---|---|---|
| Front Drive Bays | 16x 2.5″ or 8x 3.5″ | 24x 2.5″ or 12x 3.5″ |
| Rear Drive Bays | None | 2-4x 2.5″ (flex) |
| GPU Support | Up to 3x full-width | Up to 2x (limited) |
| PCIe Slots | Up to 8 | Up to 6 |
| Best For | GPU, compute, balanced | Storage-heavy, VSAN, backup |
Both models available as ICD Certified Refurbished. View R740xd parts
Full Technical Specifications
| Processor | 2x Intel Xeon Scalable (1st/2nd Gen). Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Up to 28 cores per CPU, 56 cores total. TDP up to 205W. |
| Memory | 24x DDR4 DIMM slots. RDIMM, LRDIMM, NVDIMM support. Up to 3TB max. Speeds: 2133/2400/2666 MHz. |
| Storage | 16x 2.5″ (SAS/SATA/NVMe) or 8x 3.5″ (SAS/SATA) hot-swap bays. Up to 144TB raw with 3.5″ drives. |
| RAID Controller | PERC H330, H730P, H740P. Software RAID (S140). HBA330 pass-through. |
| GPU Support | Up to 3x full-height, double-width GPUs. Supports NVIDIA Tesla T4, V100, A30. 6x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots available. |
| Networking | 2x 1GbE LOM. NDC slot for 2x10GbE or 2x25GbE. Up to 6 additional PCIe NIC slots. |
| Power Supply | Dual hot-plug redundant: 495W, 750W, 1100W, or 1600W. 80 Plus Platinum. |
| Management | iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller. Express or Enterprise license. HTML5 remote console. |
Ideal Use Cases
Database Servers
SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL. The 2U chassis provides ample storage and memory for demanding database workloads with high IOPS NVMe support.
Virtualization & VDI
VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Proxmox. Massive RAM capacity and GPU support make the R740 a virtualization powerhouse for consolidating workloads.
AI/ML & GPU Computing
Run NVIDIA Tesla GPUs for machine learning training, inference, and scientific computing. Up to 3x full-width GPUs in a single 2U server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Dell R740 and R740xd?
The R740 is the standard model with up to 16x 2.5″ bays and better GPU support (3x full-width). The R740xd is storage-optimized with up to 28 total drive bays (24 front + 4 rear) but fewer GPU options. Choose R740 for compute/GPU workloads, R740xd for storage-heavy needs.
Can the Dell R740 support GPUs?
Yes. The R740 supports up to 3 full-height, double-width GPUs including NVIDIA Tesla T4, V100, and A30. With 6x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, it is an excellent platform for AI/ML and GPU-accelerated computing.
How much storage can a Dell R740 hold?
Up to 16x 2.5″ drives or 8x 3.5″ drives. With 18TB 3.5″ HDDs, maximum raw capacity reaches 144TB. NVMe drives are supported for maximum IOPS.
Is the Dell R740 good for virtualization?
Excellent. With 2x Xeon Scalable CPUs (up to 56 cores), 3TB RAM, extensive storage, and GPU support, the R740 handles VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM workloads at scale.
What is the price of a refurbished Dell R740?
Pricing varies by CPU, RAM, storage, and GPU configuration. ICD Certified Refurbished R740 servers save 40-60% versus original pricing. Contact us for a custom quote.
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