Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server

Dell PowerEdge R740xd 2U Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a powerful 2U server, optimised for storage-heavy workloads, balancing performance, scalability, and capacity. Designed for businesses handling large datasets and virtualisation environments, it combines Intel Xeon Scalable processors with extensive storage flexibility. This makes the R740xd a versatile choice for modern data centres.

Supporting up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drives, alongside up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, the R740xd ensures high-density storage and exceptional computing power. Its flexible configuration options, combined with a 2U form factor, allow businesses to tailor performance and capacity to meet evolving demands.

Configure Your Dell PowerEdge R740xd Online


  • 2 x 1st/2nd Gen Intel Xeon (up to 28 cores per CPU)
  • 3TB Max across 24 DDR4 DIMM Slots
  • 28 x 2.5" max 61TB or 18 x 3.5" max 80TB
  • Ideal for virtualisation, cloud computing, and high-performance applications
Dual-Socket Performance with Intel Xeon Processors

At the heart of the Dell PowerEdge R740xd are dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, delivering exceptional performance across demanding workloads. With support for up to 28 cores per processor, the R740xd efficiently manages data analytics, virtualised environments, and cloud applications. These processors also include hardware-based AI acceleration, enhancing the server’s ability to handle AI-driven tasks with precision, making it ideal for modern business environments.


Massive Storage Flexibility

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd excels in storage flexibility, supporting up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drive bays. Businesses can configure the R740xd with SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives for optimised performance and capacity. This flexibility allows companies to tailor their storage setup based on their specific performance requirements and budget, ensuring an optimal balance between speed and cost-efficiency for high-demand environments like databases and real-time data processing.


Built for Virtualisation and Cloud Workloads

With support for leading virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix, the PowerEdge R740xd excels in handling multiple virtual machines. The server supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, ensuring efficient management of memory-intensive applications. This makes the R740xd ideal for virtualisation and cloud environments, where smooth resource utilisation and high memory capacity are essential.


Reliability and Energy Efficiency

Designed for continuous operation, the Dell PowerEdge R740xd features redundant power supplies, hot-swappable components, and advanced thermal management. These ensure reliability, even under heavy workloads. The energy-efficient design reduces power consumption while maintaining high performance, making the R740xd a cost-effective and reliable solution for data-intensive environments. Its 2U form factor maximises space efficiency in high-density data centres.


For full tech specifications, please see the spec table below.

Explore our full range of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

Built By Experts


Purchasing the Dell PowerEdge R740xd from Bargain Hardware allows you to fully customise the machine to your exact specifications, built by our experienced experts. Every system undergoes rigorous quality control checks, ensuring your custom-built server performs reliably and meets your specific requirements before it ships. We provide fast, no-fuss worldwide delivery and excellent after-sales support. Our dedicated and friendly team is always on hand to offer assistance, making your experience smooth and hassle-free from start to finish.

Need advice on your server setup? Feel free to give our expert team a call or send us a message.
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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

Dell PowerEdge R740xd

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd is a powerful 2U server, optimised for storage-heavy workloads, balancing performance, scalability, and capacity. Designed for businesses handling large datasets and virtualisation environments, it combines Intel Xeon Scalable processors with extensive storage flexibility. This makes the R740xd a versatile choice for modern data centres.

Supporting up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drives, alongside up to 3TB of DDR4 memory, the R740xd ensures high-density storage and exceptional computing power. Its flexible configuration options, combined with a 2U form factor, allow businesses to tailor performance and capacity to meet evolving demands.

Configure Your Dell PowerEdge R740xd Online


  • 2 x 1st/2nd Gen Intel Xeon (up to 28 cores per CPU)
  • 3TB Max across 24 DDR4 DIMM Slots
  • 28 x 2.5" max 61TB or 18 x 3.5" max 80TB
  • Ideal for virtualisation, cloud computing, and high-performance applications
Dual-Socket Performance with Intel Xeon Processors

At the heart of the Dell PowerEdge R740xd are dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, delivering exceptional performance across demanding workloads. With support for up to 28 cores per processor, the R740xd efficiently manages data analytics, virtualised environments, and cloud applications. These processors also include hardware-based AI acceleration, enhancing the server’s ability to handle AI-driven tasks with precision, making it ideal for modern business environments.


Massive Storage Flexibility

The Dell PowerEdge R740xd excels in storage flexibility, supporting up to 24 x 2.5" or 12 x 3.5" drive bays. Businesses can configure the R740xd with SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives for optimised performance and capacity. This flexibility allows companies to tailor their storage setup based on their specific performance requirements and budget, ensuring an optimal balance between speed and cost-efficiency for high-demand environments like databases and real-time data processing.


Built for Virtualisation and Cloud Workloads

With support for leading virtualisation platforms such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix, the PowerEdge R740xd excels in handling multiple virtual machines. The server supports up to 3TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots, ensuring efficient management of memory-intensive applications. This makes the R740xd ideal for virtualisation and cloud environments, where smooth resource utilisation and high memory capacity are essential.


Reliability and Energy Efficiency

Designed for continuous operation, the Dell PowerEdge R740xd features redundant power supplies, hot-swappable components, and advanced thermal management. These ensure reliability, even under heavy workloads. The energy-efficient design reduces power consumption while maintaining high performance, making the R740xd a cost-effective and reliable solution for data-intensive environments. Its 2U form factor maximises space efficiency in high-density data centres.


For full tech specifications, please see the spec table below.

Explore our full range of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers.

Built By Experts


Purchasing the Dell PowerEdge R740xd from Bargain Hardware allows you to fully customise the machine to your exact specifications, built by our experienced experts. Every system undergoes rigorous quality control checks, ensuring your custom-built server performs reliably and meets your specific requirements before it ships. We provide fast, no-fuss worldwide delivery and excellent after-sales support. Our dedicated and friendly team is always on hand to offer assistance, making your experience smooth and hassle-free from start to finish.

Need advice on your server setup? Feel free to give our expert team a call or send us a message.