Dell PowerEdge R740xd 22 Core 64GB RAM 2x SSD 480GB

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<h2>Dell EMC PowerEdge R740</h2>

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The <strong>Dell EMC PowerEdge R740</strong> is a high-performance 2U rack server designed to accelerate
application performance across virtualization, cloud computing, and enterprise workloads. Built on Intel® Xeon®
Scalable architecture, the R740 provides an optimal balance of compute power, memory scalability, and flexible storage.
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Engineered for modern datacenters, the R740 supports advanced workload acceleration, intelligent automation,
and enterprise-grade security. It is ideal for virtualization, database systems, VDI, and software-defined storage environments.
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<h3>Key Features</h3>
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<li>2U dual-socket rack server optimized for enterprise workloads</li>
<li>Supports up to 2 × Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors</li>
<li>Up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots (up to 3TB RAM)</li>
<li>Flexible storage with <strong>2.5″ (SFF) hot-swap drive bays</strong></li>
<li>Advanced RAID support (PERC H330 / H730 / H740P)</li>
<li>Integrated iDRAC9 for remote management</li>
<li>Support for GPU acceleration and PCIe expansion</li>
<li>Redundant power supplies and cooling</li>
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<h3>Technical Specifications</h3>
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<td><strong>Form Factor</strong></td>
<td>2U Rack Server</td>
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<td><strong>Processor</strong></td>
<td>Up to 2 × Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per CPU)</td>
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<td><strong>Memory</strong></td>
<td>24 DIMM slots, DDR4 up to 2933MT/s, maximum 3TB</td>
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<td><strong>Storage Bays</strong></td>
<td>Up to 16 × 2.5″ SAS/SATA/SSD hot-swap bays (SFF)</td>
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<td><strong>Drive Type</strong></td>
<td>2.5″ SAS / SATA / SSD / NVMe</td>
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<td><strong>Caddies</strong></td>
<td>Includes 2.5″ (SFF) drive caddies</td>
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<td><strong>Storage Controllers</strong></td>
<td>PERC H330 / H730 / H740P / HBA330</td>
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<td><strong>Boot Options</strong></td>
<td>BOSS (2 × M.2 SSD), Internal Dual SD Module</td>
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<td><strong>Networking</strong></td>
<td>1GbE / 10GbE / 25GbE options</td>
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<td><strong>Management</strong></td>
<td>iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller</td>
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<td><strong>Power Supplies</strong></td>
<td>Hot-plug redundant (495W – 2400W options)</td>
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<td><strong>Expansion</strong></td>
<td>Up to 8 PCIe Gen3 slots</td>
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<td><strong>Security</strong></td>
<td>Secure Boot, TPM 1.2/2.0, System Lockdown</td>
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<h3>Workload Optimization</h3>
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The PowerEdge R740 is optimized for workload acceleration with support for GPUs and high-performance storage.
It can support up to multiple GPUs and NVMe drives, making it ideal for VDI and compute-intensive environments. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
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<h3>Management & Automation</h3>
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With Dell EMC OpenManage and iDRAC9, the R740 enables intelligent automation, agent-free management, and simplified
deployment. This reduces operational complexity and improves IT efficiency across large environments. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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<h3>Security</h3>
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Built with a cyber-resilient architecture, the R740 includes Secure Boot, cryptographically signed firmware,
and system lockdown features to protect infrastructure from threats throughout the server lifecycle. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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<h3>Ideal Use Cases</h3>
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<li>Virtualization and private cloud</li>
<li>Database and ERP systems</li>
<li>VDI and GPU workloads</li>
<li>Backup and disaster recovery</li>
<li>Hosting and managed services</li>
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