Key Specifications

• Brand: Dell

• Model: PowerEdge R740

• Form Factor: Rackmount 2U

• Drive Bays: 26 × 2.5-inch hot-swappable bays

• Processor Support: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Silver/Gold/Platinum series)

• Memory: Up to 3TB DDR4 ECC Registered (24 DIMM slots)

• Storage Interface: SAS / SATA / NVMe (depending on configuration)

• RAID Controller: Dell PERC (varies by configuration – e.g., H740P)

• Networking: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (upgradable to 10GbE)

• Expansion Slots: PCIe 3.0 slots for additional cards (GPU, RAID, NIC, etc.)

• Power Supply: Dual hot-plug redundant PSUs (750W / 1100W depending on setup)

• Remote Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller

• Rack Compatibility: Standard 19-inch rack

Features

• Powerful and flexible 2U rack server built for virtualization, databases, and demanding workloads

• 26-bay 2.5" design supports both SSDs and HDDs for high storage density

• Dual Intel Xeon Scalable CPU support for exceptional computing performance

• Scalable memory up to 3TB for intensive applications

• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies for maximum uptime

• Dell iDRAC9 remote management for easy server monitoring and deployment

• Expandable with PCIe slots for GPU acceleration or advanced networking

• Ideal for enterprise environments, data centers, and virtualization clusters

Ideal Usage

Perfect for enterprises, hosting providers, and IT professionals who need a high-performance, scalable, and reliable 2U rack server for virtualization, storage, or compute-intensive tasks.