Dell PowerEdge R740XD Server Overview
Dell PowerEdge R740XD Server is a genuine modular capacity expansion product from Dell, a major IT infrastructure vendor whose PowerEdge and networking lines serve enterprise data centers. Belonging to the Dell family, the R740XD unit is built to the original factory specification, so it integrates with existing Dell deployments predictably and behaves exactly as the platform documentation describes. In the network, it is installed into a compatible chassis slot, where it works alongside the supervisor and line cards to extend the platform’s capabilities.
This unit follows the original factory specification for the Dell family, covering its intended role without compatibility surprises. Standard mounting, cabling and management practices apply, and it interoperates with surrounding hardware using the same procedures as other Dell equipment already deployed in the network.
Typical deployments include general network infrastructure support, general network infrastructure support, and general network infrastructure support. Organizations commonly source it for refresh programs, capacity expansion and spares management, keeping a tested unit on hand so outages stay short and replacements are predictable. The factory detail for this unit reads: “Dell PowerEdge R740XD 4110/8G/600G SAS 10K/H330/495W/3.5-12 Server”. This makes it a practical choice when original-spec hardware is required at a predictable cost.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation, including port status, console access and firmware state. Our warranty coverage and responsive technical support protect the purchase after it arrives, and our team can confirm revision levels and software compatibility before you order. For volume requirements we also offer configuration checks and staged delivery options.
Contact our sales team for current availability, lead time and shipping options for the R740XD. We respond quickly with stock status and a firm quote, so you can plan the refresh or expansion with confidence.
Key Specifications
Applications
Capacity Expansion
Add ports and performance to existing chassis.
Upgrade Path
Modernize aging platforms with compatible modules.
Flexible I/O
Mix copper, fiber and high-speed uplinks.
Buying a Pre-Owned R740XD
Verify the unit is tested, firmware confirmed, and condition documented. Every unit is fully tested and warranty covered. Contact our team for current stock and availability.
Dell PowerEdge R740xd Specification | |
Processor | Up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors, up to 28 cores per processor. |
Dimensions | Form factor: Rack (2U) Max depth: 715.5 mm |
Memory | 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM /LRDIMM, speeds up to 2666MT/s, 3TB max Up to 12 NVDIMM, 192 GB Max Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only |
Storage controllers | Internal controllers: PERC H730P, H740P, Software RAID (SWRAID) S140 Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem: HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 120GB or 240 GB External PERC (RAID): H840 12Gbps SAS HBAs (non-RAID): External-12Gbps SAS HBA (non-RAID): Internal- HBA330 (non-RAID) |
Drive bays | Front bays: Up to 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD max 153TB or up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA HDD max 144TB Mid bay: Up to 4 x 2.5”, max 25TB SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD max 25TB or up to 4 x 3.5”, max 48TB Rear bays: Up to 4 x 2.5”, max 25TB SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD), NVMe SSD or up to 2 x 3.5” max 24TB SAS/SATA HDD |
Power supplies | Titanium 750W, Platinum 495W, 750W, 1100W, 1600W, and 2000W 48VDC 1100W, 380HVDC 1100W, 240HVDC 750W Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy Up to 6 hot plugs fans with full redundancy |
System battery | CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery |
Embedded management | IPMI 2.0 compliant iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller (Express, Enterprise) Quick Sync 2 wireless module optional |
Bezel | Optional LCD Bezel or Security bezel |
OpenManage™ Software | OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Essentials OpenManage Mobile OpenManage Power Center |
Integrations and connections | 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 |
Security | TPM 1.2/2.0 optional System Lockdown Cryptographically signed firmware Secure erase Secure Boot |
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: VGA, 2 x USB 2.0, dedicated IDRAC Direct Micro-USB Rear ports: VGA, Serial, 2 x USB 3.0, dedicated iDRAC network port Video card: VGA Riser options with p to 8 PCIe Gen 3 slots, maximum of 4 x 16 slots |
Accelerator options | GPU and FPGA options are available only on 24 x 2.5” drive chassis. Nvidia Tesla P100, K80, K40, Grid M60, M10, P4, Quadro P4000, NVIDIA V100 or Intel Arria® 10 GX |
Supported operating systems | Canonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXi |
R740XD - Product Notes
This listing is a specific SKU variant of the R740XD family. Review the specifications above and confirm compatibility with your existing infrastructure, including software version, mounting, and interface requirements, before ordering.
For volume requirements we offer configuration checks and staged delivery options. Our team can confirm revision levels, software compatibility, and lead time before you place an order.
Every unit at LinkNewNet is inspected and tested before dispatch, and stock is graded, cleaned and verified for correct operation.
