Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server
Build your ideal Dell PowerEdge R740xd rack server at Bargain Hardware using our online configurator. Select the exact CPU, memory, storage, RAID, and networking options to meet your workload and budget.
Every Dell PowerEdge R740xd is professionally refurbished and assembled by our experienced technicians. We fully test all systems to ensure performance and reliability, so your server is ready to deploy out of the box. All systems include a 3-year RTB warranty and we offer fast, dependable worldwide shipping.
Dell PowerEdge R740xd
The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a high-capacity 2U, dual-socket server built for data-heavy applications, virtualisation, and cloud environments. It supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, and a wide range of drive configurations, including SATA, SAS, and NVMe.
With chassis options supporting up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drives, the R740xd is ideal for workloads that demand both storage density and processing power. Expandability via multiple PCIe slots and integrated iDRAC9 remote management ensures this server adapts easily to changing business needs.
Need replacement parts for your R740xd? Visit our R740xd Spare Parts category to source compatible components for your system.
Configured By You
Use our online configurator to create a Dell PowerEdge R740xd tailored to your specific requirements. All configurable systems are built-to-order, fully tested, and prepared for immediate deployment. We ship globally, so your system arrives ready to go—wherever you are.
Customisable components for the R740xd include:
Why Choose Bargain Hardware?
With over 25 years of experience supplying custom-built, enterprise-grade IT hardware, Bargain Hardware delivers professionally refurbished servers to customers across the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
- ✓ Professionally refurbished & fully tested
- ✓ Built to order in 2–3 working days
- ✓ Fast shipping across the UK, EU & worldwide
- ✓ 3-Year RTB Warranty included
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Tech Specification
Base
- PowerEdge R740 Server
Processor
- Up to 2 x 1st/2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPU's
- Up to 28 Cores Per Processor
Memory
- 24 DDR4 DIMM Slots
- Supports RDIMM/LRDIMM
- Speeds up to 2933MT/s
- 3TB Max
Storage Controllers
- Internal controllers: PERC H330, H730p, H740p, HBA330, Software RAID (SWRAID) S140
- Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem: HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB, 240 GB
- External PERC (RAID): H840
- External HBAs (non-RAID): 12 Gbps SAS HBA
Drive Bays
- Drive bays: Up to 28 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 61TB or up to 18 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 80TB
Power Supplies
- Titanium 750W, Platinum495W, 750W, 1100W, 1600W, and 2000W48VDC 1100W, 380HVDC 1100W, 240HVDC 750W
- Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy
- Up to 6 hot plugs fans with full redundancy
Dimensions
- Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
- Chassis Depth: 715.5 mm
Embedded Management
- IPMI 2.0 compliant
- iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express, Enterprise)
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module optional
Bezel
- Optional LCD or security bezel
OpenManage™ Software
- OpenManage Enterprise
- OpenManage Essentials
- OpenManage Mobile
- OpenManage Power Center
Integrations
- Microsoft® System Center, VMware® vCenter™,BMC Software
Connections
- Nagios & Nagios XI, Oracle Enterprise Manager, HP Operations Manager, IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus, IBM Tivoli® Network Manager, CA Network and Systems Management
GPU Options
- Nvidia Tesla P100, K80, K40, Grid M60, M10, P4,Quadro P4000. AMD S7150, S7150X2
Security
- TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 optional
- Cryptographically signed firmware
- Secure Boot
- System Lockdown
- System Erase
I/O & Ports
- Network daughter card options
- 4 x 1GE or 2 x 10GE + 2 x 1GE or 4 x 10GE or 2 x 25GE
- Front ports: Video, 2 x USB 2.0, available USB 3.0, dedicated IDRAC Direct Micro-USB
- Rear ports: Video, serial, 2 x USB 3.0,dedicated iDRAC network port
- Video card: VGA
- Riser options with up to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots,maximum of 4 x 16 slots
Supported Operating Systems
- Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS
- Citrix® XenServer®
- Microsoft Windows Server® with Hyper-V
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
- SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware® ESXi