Description
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U server with 2× Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs, 64GB DDR4 RAM & RAID controller. Enterprise-ready with dual 750W redundant power supplies.
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Dell PowerEdge R740 (2.5") – 8 × SFF Bays |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor | 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6134 (8 cores, 16 threads each – 16 cores / 32 threads total) |
| Memory Installed | 2 × Micron 32GB 2Rx4 PC4-2666V DDR4 ECC Registered – 64GB Total |
| Storage | Not Installed (supports up to 8 × 2.5" SFF HDDs or SSDs) |
| RAID Controller | 1 × Installed RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | 1 × Network Interface Card (NIC) |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Integrated high-efficiency redundant fans |
Product Features
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Dell PowerEdge R740 enterprise-class 2U rackmount server.
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Powered by 2× Intel Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs (16 cores / 32 threads total).
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Comes with 64GB DDR4 ECC Registered memory for reliability.
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Supports up to 8 × 2.5" SFF SAS/SATA/SSD drives.
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Includes RAID controller for secure storage configuration.
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Dual 750W hot-plug redundant PSUs ensure uptime.
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Expansion-ready with 2 PCIe slots and NIC installed.
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Perfect for virtualization, HPC, analytics, and enterprise IT workloads.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R740 (2.5") 8SFF is a versatile and high-performance 2U rackmount server, engineered to deliver the ideal balance of compute, memory, and storage scalability for enterprise IT environments.
Powered by dual Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors, this system provides 16 cores and 32 threads, delivering exceptional performance for virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing workloads.
Pre-installed with 64GB DDR4 ECC Registered RAM, the R740 ensures reliability and efficiency for mission-critical applications. The chassis supports up to 8 × 2.5" SFF drives, giving you the flexibility to expand with SAS, SATA, or SSD storage as needed. With a built-in RAID controller, you can configure data redundancy and optimized performance with ease.
The system also includes 2 PCIe expansion slots, a network interface card (NIC), and dual redundant 750W PSUs, making it ready for scalable deployments and enterprise uptime.
Whether deployed in data centers, private clouds, or HPC clusters, the Dell PowerEdge R740 offers future-proof scalability, robust performance, and enterprise reliability in a 2U 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 6134 (8 cores, 16 threads each) |
| Total CPU Cores | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Memory | 64GB DDR4 ECC Registered (2 × 32GB Micron DIMMs) |
| Storage Support | Up to 8 × 2.5" SFF SAS/SATA/SSD drives |
| RAID Controller | 1 × Installed RAID Controller |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × PCIe Cards Installed |
| Networking | 1 × NIC + onboard network ports |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable cooling fans |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Microsoft Hyper-V |
Compatible Products
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Dell-certified 2.5" SAS, SATA, or SSD drives.
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Dell DDR4 ECC Registered RAM kits for memory expansion.
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer.
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Enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).
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Dell PERC RAID controller upgrades (H740/H840).
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Rack rails, drive trays, and mounting accessories.
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization clusters and private cloud.
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Database hosting and big data analytics.
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High-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
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Enterprise IT infrastructure & business-critical systems.
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Storage expansion servers with RAID support.
Comparison Angle
Compared to its predecessor (Dell R730XD), the Dell PowerEdge R740 delivers new-generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, higher DDR4 memory speeds (2666 MT/s+), and support for GPU acceleration and NVMe storage. This makes it a superior choice for modern workloads requiring scalability and efficiency.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell-certified 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs or HDDs.
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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 add-on cards.