Description
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U server with Dual Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs, 32GB DDR4 ECC RAM, RAID, PCIe cards & dual 750W PSUs. Scalable enterprise performance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Reg Model | E38S |
| Reg Type | E38S001 |
| Dell P/N | 8V034 A00 |
| Certifications | TÜV, GS, UL Listed, CE, FCC, RoHS, NOM, VCCI, EAC |
| Standards Compliance | IS 13252 (Part 1), IEC 60950-1, CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) |
| Country of Manufacture | Made in Malaysia |
Product Features
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Enterprise-grade 2U rackmount server for scalability and performance
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Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6134 CPUs with 16 cores / 32 threads total
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32GB DDR4 ECC Registered RAM (Micron 16GB × 2) included
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8 × 2.5" SFF bays for SAS/SATA/SSD storage flexibility
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Pre-installed RAID controller for data protection and management
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2 PCIe cards + 1 network card expand connectivity and performance
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Dual 750W hot-swap PSUs for redundant, reliable power delivery
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Certified enterprise-grade hardware meeting global safety standards
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a versatile 2U rack server engineered to deliver the perfect balance of performance, storage, and expandability for modern enterprise workloads.
This configuration comes equipped with 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6134 processors, offering 16 cores / 32 threads of compute power. With 32GB of Micron DDR4 ECC Registered RAM (PC4-2666V), it provides reliable performance for virtualization, cloud computing, and mission-critical applications.
The R740 includes 8 × 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive bays, giving you flexible storage options with support for SAS, SATA, or SSDs. A dedicated RAID controller ensures data redundancy and secure storage management, while PCIe cards and a network card enhance connectivity and performance.
With dual 750W redundant power supplies, the R740 guarantees uptime and stability in demanding enterprise environments. Designed with Dell’s enterprise-class reliability, this server meets international certifications for safety and compliance.
Ideal for data centers, enterprise IT, virtualization clusters, and hybrid workloads, the Dell PowerEdge R740 provides the flexibility and reliability to scale with your growing business needs.
Technical Specifications Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge R740 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor(s) | 2 × Intel Xeon Gold 6134 (16 cores / 32 threads total) |
| Memory Installed | 32GB DDR4 ECC Registered (2 × Micron 16GB PC4-2666V) |
| Memory Capacity | Up to 3TB DDR4 ECC (with expansion) |
| Drive Bays | 8 × 2.5" SFF (SAS/SATA/SSD supported) |
| RAID Controller | Included (with cache support) |
| PCIe Cards | 2 installed |
| Networking | 1 × network card included |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Platinum Hot-Swap Redundant PSUs |
| Cooling | Enterprise-grade cooling fans (auto-regulated) |
| Certifications | UL, CE, TÜV, GS, FCC, RoHS, NOM, VCCI |
| Management | iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller |
Compatible Products
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Processors: Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs (Silver, Gold, Platinum series)
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Memory: DDR4 ECC Registered DIMMs (16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB)
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Storage: Dell SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs (2.5") with caddies
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Networking: Dell Intel X520/X710 or Broadcom 10GbE adapters
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Operating Systems: VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), Nutanix
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise Data Centers – scalable compute for business-critical apps
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Virtualization & Cloud – VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Kubernetes
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High-Performance Applications – AI, ML, analytics, and rendering
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Storage & Database – SQL, Oracle, and enterprise data management
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Hybrid IT Infrastructure – private cloud and multi-cloud workloads
Comparison Angle
Compared to the Dell PowerEdge R730, the R740 offers:
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Support for Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs vs. Xeon E5 v3/v4
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Increased memory capacity (up to 3TB) vs. 1.5TB in R730
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Enhanced storage options with NVMe support (varies by config)
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Improved energy efficiency with Platinum-rated power supplies
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Better performance scaling for virtualization and cloud workloads
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell SAS/SATA HDDs & SSDs with caddies (1TB, 2TB, 4TB options)
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DDR4 ECC Registered RAM modules (32GB, 64GB, 128GB)
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Additional Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs (Gold/Platinum series)
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Networking upgrades (25GbE/40GbE adapters)
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RAID expansion cards for larger storage arrays
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Rack accessories (rails, cable management, UPS systems)