Dell R740 2U Server, 2x Xeon Silver 4116 - 256GB RAM (16x 32GB DDR4 2666) / (16x Drivecage)/PERC H740P 8GB Cache with BBU / 2x 750W

Dell R740 2U Server, 2x Xeon Silver 4116 - 256GB RAM (16x 32GB DDR4 2666) / (16x Drivecage)/PERC H740P 8GB Cache with BBU / 2x 750W

DELLR740/2XX4116/256G/16XSFF/2

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Product Description:
The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a versatile 2U rack server designed to handle a wide range of high-performance computing tasks in data-intensive environments. Equipped with dual Intel Xeon Silver 4116 processors and a substantial 256GB of DDR4 ECC RAM, this server provides the processing power and memory bandwidth needed for virtualization, large-scale databases, and analytics platforms.
The included PERC H740P RAID controller with an 8GB cache and battery backup offers robust data protection and high-performance storage management for your critical data. With a 16-drive bay configuration, you have ample space for flexible storage solutions, while the dual 750W redundant power supplies ensure continuous operation and reliability. 
Ideal For:
  • Virtualization workloads
  • Large databases
  • HPC (High-Performance Computing)
  • Data analytics
  • Enterprise-level applications 

🧠 Longevity & Value

According to professionals on r/sysadmin, the R740 remains a viable server through 2024–25:

“In general 14G Dell is getting a little longer in the tooth but still has a lot of life left in them.” global.microless.com+12reddit.com+12reddit.com+12khebratonline.netglobal.microless.com+3icecat.lt+3khebratonline.net+3

If you're purchasing refurbished with support (like next-business-day hardware replacement), it’s considered a solid investment.