Description
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U server with 2× Xeon Gold 5217 CPUs, 32GB DDR4 RAM & 3.6TB SAS storage. Enterprise-ready with RAID & dual 750W redundant PSUs.
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Dell PowerEdge R740 (2.5") – 8 × SFF Bays |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor | 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 5217 (8 cores / 16 threads each – 16 cores / 32 threads total) |
| Memory Installed | 2 × Micron 16GB 2Rx8 PC4-2933Y DDR4 ECC Registered – 32GB Total |
| Storage Installed | 2 × Dell 00WRRF 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS HDD – 3.6TB Total |
| RAID Controller | 1 × Installed RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | Onboard NIC + Expansion via PCIe |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated redundant fans |
Product Features
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Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rackmount server with 8 SFF bays.
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Powered by dual Intel Xeon Gold 5217 CPUs (16 cores / 32 threads total).
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Includes 32GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory for reliability and performance.
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Pre-configured with 3.6TB enterprise SAS storage (2× 1.8TB HDDs).
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Integrated RAID controller for data redundancy and optimized performance.
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Flexible PCIe expansion slots for NICs, HBAs, or GPUs.
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Dual 750W hot-plug redundant PSUs ensure enterprise-class uptime.
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Ideal for virtualization, databases, HPC, and business IT workloads.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R740 (2.5") 8SFF is a high-performance 2U rackmount enterprise server built for scalability, performance, and flexibility. Designed to handle demanding workloads, the R740 is powered by two Intel Xeon Gold 5217 processors, offering 16 physical cores and 32 threads for superior multi-threaded performance.
With 32GB of DDR4 ECC Registered RAM, this server is well-suited for memory-intensive tasks while providing rock-solid reliability. For storage, it comes pre-configured with two 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS HDDs (3.6TB total), backed by an integrated RAID controller to ensure data integrity and performance optimization.
The R740 offers expansion flexibility with 2 PCIe slots and supports GPU acceleration, high-speed NICs, or storage controllers. Its dual 750W redundant power supplies guarantee consistent uptime, making it ideal for mission-critical enterprise environments.
Perfect for virtualization, cloud infrastructure, HPC, and database workloads, the Dell PowerEdge R740 combines compute density, efficient storage, and expandability in a 2U rackmount form factor.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge R740 (2.5", 8 SFF Bays) |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Configuration | 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 5217 (8 cores, 16 threads each) |
| Total CPU Cores | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Memory | 32GB DDR4 ECC Registered (2 × 16GB Micron PC4-2933Y) |
| Storage | 2 × 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS HDD (3.6TB Total) |
| RAID Controller | 1 × Installed RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | Integrated NIC + PCIe NIC Support |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Redundant cooling fans |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Microsoft Hyper-V |
Compatible Products
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Dell-certified DDR4 ECC RAM kits for memory expansion.
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Enterprise SAS/SATA SSDs or HDDs (2.5" SFF drives).
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer.
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Linux enterprise distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
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Dell PERC RAID controller upgrades (H740/H840).
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Rack rails, caddies, and mounting kits for data center deployment.
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
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Database and analytics workloads.
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Enterprise IT and business-critical applications.
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High-performance computing (HPC).
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Storage servers with RAID configurations.
Comparison Angle
Compared to its predecessor (Dell R730XD), the Dell R740 offers newer-generation Xeon Scalable processors, faster DDR4 memory support (up to 2933 MT/s), and improved GPU and NVMe support. With its balanced compute and storage configuration, the R740 provides a future-proof enterprise solution.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell 2.5" SAS/SATA/SSD drives for storage expansion.
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Additional DDR4 ECC Registered memory kits.
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10GbE or 25GbE NICs for high-speed networking.
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Dell RAID controller upgrades (PERC H740/H840).
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Rack rails, GPU accelerators, or NVMe storage for performance scaling.