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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
Regular price $2,750.00 $3,162.50 incl GST Save $-2,750.00/
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.
PowerEdge R740 2U, 2x Xeon Silver 4214R 3.50GHz, 512GB (16x32GB), 16x SFF Drive cage (3x 1.2TB 10K 12G SAS), PERC H740P 8G/BBU, 2x 750W PSU, 2x 16GB SD for Hypervisor
DELLR740/2X4214R/512G/15SFFDC3T
Regular price $2,990.00 $3,438.50 incl GST Save $-2,990.00/
Suitability for Hypervisor Use
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CPU Performance: The Xeon Silver 4214R offers solid multi-threaded performance and is fully supported by VMware ESXi 8.x .
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Memory Capacity: 512 GB RAM is ample for hosting multiple VMs with large allocations.
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Storage Setup: 3× 1.2 TB SAS drives currently installed. For high performance or redundancy, consider adding SSDs or more spindles. Can add any more as required.
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RAID Controller: The PERC H740P is a capable enterprise-grade controller with cache and BBU — ideal for RAID 1/5/6.
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Redundancy: Dual PSUs and dual SD boot media are standard and reliable for 24/7 operation.
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Future Expandability: Plenty of drive bays, PCIe slots, and memory expansion available — great for scaling.
🧠 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.
