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Dell PowerEdge R740

A proven 2U dual-socket workhorse for virtualization and mixed enterprise workloads.

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Configuration at a Glance

Form Factor2U rackmount

CPUDual Intel Xeon Scalable

MemoryUp to 3TB DDR4 ECC

StorageUp to 16× 2.5" or 8× 3.5" (configurable)

Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.

Overview

The Dell PowerEdge R740 is one of the most widely deployed enterprise servers in the world — a versatile 2U platform that balances compute, memory, and storage for virtualization and general workloads. Nexus Compute helps organizations source R740 systems configured to their environment, whether for new deployments or to standardize an existing estate.

Who This Solution Is For

IT teams running VMware or Hyper-V virtualization

Organizations standardizing on a proven Dell platform

Businesses consolidating workloads onto fewer hosts

Teams maintaining or expanding an existing R740 fleet

Business Benefits

Proven and dependable

A mature, broadly-validated platform with one of the largest installed bases in the enterprise.

Excellent virtualization host

Ample cores, memory, and storage flexibility make it an efficient consolidation platform.

Standardize your estate

We help you match new units to an existing configuration for fleet consistency.

Procurement advisory

We confirm the right CPU, memory, and storage mix for your workload rather than over-specifying.

Typical Business Use Cases

VMware vSphere and Hyper-V virtualization hosts

Database and business application servers

File, print, and infrastructure services consolidation

Mixed-workload enterprise compute

Industry Applications

Financial ServicesHealthcare & Life SciencesManufacturing & IndustrialGovernment & Public Sector

Technical Overview

A 2U dual-socket Intel Xeon Scalable platform with extensive memory capacity, flexible drive configurations, iDRAC management, and redundant power. We configure CPU, memory, and storage to your workload.

Form Factor	2U rackmount
CPU	Dual Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory	Up to 3TB DDR4 ECC
Storage	Up to 16× 2.5" or 8× 3.5" (configurable)
Management	Dell iDRAC9 with OpenManage
Networking	Flexible OCP / PCIe NICs
Power	Redundant PSUs (N+1)
Warranty	Dell ProSupport (configurable terms)

Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the R740 still a sensible choice?

It remains an excellent, dependable platform with a vast installed base and mature support. For new deployments we will also show you the current-generation R760 so you can weigh proven value against latest performance.

Can you match our existing R740 configuration?

Yes. Share your current specification and we will source matching units for fleet consistency, or recommend sensible improvements.

What support terms are available?

Dell ProSupport with various response levels. We confirm the right tier for your operational requirements in the quote.

Procurement Assistance

Source the Dell PowerEdge R740 with Nexus Compute

Tell us your requirements and a procurement specialist will help you specify, source, and quote the right configuration — typically within two business days. No obligation.

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